Crime in Muscliff & Strouden Park: statistics, rates and trends
1,573 crimes were recorded in Muscliff & Strouden Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 89.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Muscliff & Strouden Park
- Questions about crime in Muscliff & Strouden Park
- About this data
1,573 crimes were recorded in Muscliff & Strouden Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 89.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 429 reports (27% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Muscliff & Strouden Park has the 1,511th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Muscliff & Strouden Park | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,573 | 35,434 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 89.6 | 86.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 17,562 | 408,967 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Muscliff & Strouden Park was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,706 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (1,438). Over the whole period it fell 8%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,573 | 89.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,522 | 86.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,438 | 81.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,499 | 85.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,566 | 89.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,699 | 96.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,523 | 86.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,614 | 91.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,706 | 97.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 126 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Muscliff & Strouden Park over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, shoplifting, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+42%) and shoplifting (+18%). The largest falls were in public order (-28%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 429 | 24.4 | 0.71 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 363 | 20.7 | 1.35 | +7% |
| Shoplifting | 273 | 15.5 | 1.88 | +18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 118 | 6.7 | 0.99 | -8% |
| Vehicle crime | 115 | 6.5 | 1.33 | +42% |
| Other theft | 78 | 4.4 | 0.69 | +0% |
| Public order | 71 | 4.0 | 0.61 | -28% |
| Burglary | 52 | 3.0 | 0.84 | +2% |
| Bicycle theft | 24 | 1.4 | 1.66 | -4% |
| Robbery | 17 | 1.0 | 0.72 | +89% |
| Other crime | 14 | 0.8 | 0.38 | +40% |
| Drugs | 10 | 0.6 | 0.17 | -17% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.3 | 0.17 | -17% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.2 | 0.23 | -20% |
Violence and sexual offences in Muscliff & Strouden Park
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Muscliff & Strouden Park recorded 429 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 27.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Muscliff & Strouden Park
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Muscliff & Strouden Park recorded 363 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 23.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Muscliff & Strouden Park
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Muscliff & Strouden Park recorded 273 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 17.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Muscliff & Strouden Park
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Muscliff & Strouden Park recorded 118 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Muscliff & Strouden Park
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Muscliff & Strouden Park recorded 115 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Muscliff & Strouden Park
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Muscliff & Strouden Park recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Muscliff & Strouden Park
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Muscliff & Strouden Park recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Muscliff & Strouden Park
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Muscliff & Strouden Park recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Muscliff & Strouden Park
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Muscliff & Strouden Park recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Muscliff & Strouden Park
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Muscliff & Strouden Park recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 89% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Muscliff & Strouden Park
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Muscliff & Strouden Park recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Muscliff & Strouden Park
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Muscliff & Strouden Park recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Muscliff & Strouden Park
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Muscliff & Strouden Park recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Muscliff & Strouden Park
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Muscliff & Strouden Park recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Muscliff & Strouden Park, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Muscliff & Strouden Park.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Muscliff & Strouden Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moordown | 526 | 49.8 | -44% |
| Queen's Park | 732 | 61.4 | -31% |
| Winton East | 1,539 | 124.1 | +39% |
| Littledown & Iford | 695 | 69.6 | -22% |
| Redhill & Northbourne | 462 | 45.7 | -49% |
| East Cliff & Springbourne | 1,701 | 99.9 | +11% |
| Boscombe West | 1,642 | 150.3 | +68% |
| Wallisdown & Winton West | 1,020 | 93.3 | +4% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Muscliff & Strouden Park over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 155 |
| On or near Hamblin Way | 125 |
| On or near Supermarket | 108 |
| On or near Jewell Road | 94 |
| On or near A3060 | 53 |
| On or near Parking Area | 47 |
| On or near Castle Way | 46 |
| On or near Mallard Road | 35 |
| On or near Mountbatten Gardens | 34 |
| On or near Seagull Road | 29 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Muscliff & Strouden Park over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 492 | 31.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 377 | 24.0% |
| Not recorded | 363 | 23.1% |
| Under investigation | 120 | 7.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 89 | 5.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 29 | 1.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 1.8% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 21 | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 17 | 1.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.3% |
Muscliff & Strouden Park has an estimated population of 17,562. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Muscliff & Strouden Park sits in decile 5.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Muscliff & Strouden Park |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.3% |
| Social rented homes | 16.3% |
| Private rented homes | 17.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 10.1% |
Is Muscliff & Strouden Park a safe place to live?
Muscliff & Strouden Park recorded 89.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Muscliff & Strouden Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 429 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (363).
Is crime in Muscliff & Strouden Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Muscliff & Strouden Park was up 3% on the year before: 1,573 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,522 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Muscliff & Strouden Park?
Muscliff & Strouden Park is policed by Dorset. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Muscliff & Strouden Park. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.