Crime in Muscliff & Strouden Park: statistics, rates and trends
1,594 crimes were recorded in Muscliff & Strouden Park in the 12 months to August 2026, 90.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Muscliff & Strouden Park at a glance
- Crime trends in Muscliff & Strouden Park
- Types of crime in Muscliff & Strouden Park
- Muscliff & Strouden Park compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Muscliff & Strouden Park
- What happened after crimes were reported in Muscliff & Strouden Park
- Demographics of Muscliff & Strouden Park
- Questions about crime in Muscliff & Strouden Park
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (442), anti-social behaviour (361) and shoplifting (273) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,476th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Muscliff & Strouden Park | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,594 | 35,930 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 90.8 | 87.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 17,562 | 408,967 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Muscliff & Strouden Park peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,703 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (1,458). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 6%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,594 | 90.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,510 | 86.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,458 | 83.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,465 | 83.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,608 | 91.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,668 | 95.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,518 | 86.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,619 | 92.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,703 | 97.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 147 |
| July 2026 | 168 |
| June 2026 | 129 |
| May 2026 | 155 |
| April 2026 | 149 |
| March 2026 | 139 |
| February 2026 | 111 |
| January 2026 | 106 |
| December 2025 | 117 |
| November 2025 | 115 |
| October 2025 | 119 |
| September 2025 | 139 |
Compared with England and Wales, Muscliff & Strouden Park recorded notably more shoplifting (84% above the national rate), bicycle theft (52% above the national rate) and vehicle crime (34% above the national rate), and notably less public order (34% below) and other theft (34% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 74 to 117, while bicycle theft fell from 27 to 22.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 442 | 25.2 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 361 | 20.6 | 15.4 | +7% |
| Shoplifting | 273 | 15.5 | 8.5 | +13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 122 | 6.9 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Vehicle crime | 117 | 6.7 | 5.0 | +58% |
| Public order | 77 | 4.4 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Other theft | 75 | 4.3 | 6.4 | -1% |
| Burglary | 53 | 3.0 | 3.6 | -4% |
| Bicycle theft | 22 | 1.3 | 0.8 | -19% |
| Other crime | 15 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 15 | 0.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 12 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Muscliff & Strouden Park; the highest is Boscombe West (153.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Redhill & Northbourne (45.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Muscliff & Strouden Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moordown | 504 | 47.7 | -47% |
| Queen's Park | 733 | 61.5 | -32% |
| Winton East | 1,595 | 128.6 | +42% |
| Littledown & Iford | 696 | 69.7 | -23% |
| Redhill & Northbourne | 455 | 45.0 | -50% |
| East Cliff & Springbourne | 1,770 | 103.9 | +14% |
| Boscombe West | 1,673 | 153.1 | +69% |
| Wallisdown & Winton West | 1,036 | 94.8 | +4% |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Muscliff & Strouden Park over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (154).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 154 |
| On or near Hamblin Way | 129 |
| On or near Supermarket | 109 |
| On or near Jewell Road | 94 |
| On or near Castle Way | 57 |
| On or near A3060 | 49 |
| On or near Parking Area | 47 |
| On or near Mallard Road | 38 |
| On or near Mountbatten Gardens | 33 |
| On or near Ashstead Gardens | 27 |
Of the 1,233 crimes in Muscliff & Strouden Park with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 361 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 469 | 38.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 392 | 31.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 134 | 10.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 90 | 7.3% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 36 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 30 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 23 | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 19 | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Muscliff & Strouden Park has an estimated population of 17,562 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (5.5%, against 7.9%) and fewer households without a car (16%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Muscliff & Strouden Park average decile 5.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Muscliff & Strouden Park | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 10.1% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Muscliff & Strouden Park a safe place to live?
Muscliff & Strouden Park recorded 90.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,476th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and bicycle theft.
What is the most common crime in Muscliff & Strouden Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 442 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (361).
Is crime in Muscliff & Strouden Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Muscliff & Strouden Park was up 6% on the year before: 1,594 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,510 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Muscliff & Strouden Park?
About 17,562 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Muscliff & Strouden Park?
Muscliff & Strouden Park is policed by Dorset.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.