Crime in Parkstone: statistics, rates and trends
690 crimes were recorded in Parkstone in the 12 months to August 2026, 57.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Parkstone at a glance
- Crime trends in Parkstone
- Types of crime in Parkstone
- Parkstone compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Parkstone
- What happened after crimes were reported in Parkstone
- Demographics of Parkstone
- Questions about crime in Parkstone
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (231), anti-social behaviour (192) and criminal damage and arson (74) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,733rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Parkstone | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 690 | 35,930 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 57.0 | 87.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 12,102 | 408,967 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Parkstone of any year here (690 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 30%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 690 | 57.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 700 | 57.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 808 | 66.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 802 | 66.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 934 | 77.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 954 | 78.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,013 | 83.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 973 | 80.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 986 | 81.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 82 |
| July 2026 | 91 |
| June 2026 | 55 |
| May 2026 | 68 |
| April 2026 | 69 |
| March 2026 | 58 |
| February 2026 | 41 |
| January 2026 | 53 |
| December 2025 | 48 |
| November 2025 | 38 |
| October 2025 | 46 |
| September 2025 | 41 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (78% below) and public order (63% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 150 to 192 and criminal damage and arson rose from 60 to 74, while public order fell from 57 to 30 and vehicle crime fell from 60 to 35.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 231 | 19.1 | 34.2 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 192 | 15.9 | 15.4 | +28% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 74 | 6.1 | 6.7 | +23% |
| Other theft | 44 | 3.6 | 6.4 | +16% |
| Vehicle crime | 35 | 2.9 | 5.0 | -42% |
| Public order | 30 | 2.5 | 6.7 | -47% |
| Burglary | 28 | 2.3 | 3.6 | -35% |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 1.8 | 8.5 | -21% |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 0.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Parkstone; the highest is Poole Town (179.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (40.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Parkstone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Hill | 611 | 51.1 | -10% |
| Newtown & Heatherlands | 1,433 | 78.5 | +38% |
| Poole Town | 2,454 | 179.0 | +214% |
| Oakdale | 424 | 40.0 | -30% |
| Canford Cliffs | 682 | 82.4 | +44% |
| Alderney & Bourne Valley | 1,326 | 79.0 | +38% |
| Canford Heath | 830 | 58.9 | +3% |
| Westbourne & West Cliff | 1,440 | 128.7 | +126% |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Parkstone over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (95).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 95 |
| On or near Municipal Road | 42 |
| On or near Chalice Close | 28 |
| On or near Station Road | 22 |
| On or near Weymouth Road | 22 |
| On or near Chapel Road | 17 |
| On or near St Peters Mews | 16 |
| On or near Wyndham Road | 15 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 14 |
| On or near Felton Road | 13 |
Of the 498 crimes in Parkstone with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 192 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 182 | 36.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 163 | 32.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 62 | 12.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 28 | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 3.2% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
Parkstone has an estimated population of 12,102 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (8.5%, against 17.1%), fewer students (4.4%, against 7.9%) and more retired residents (29%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Parkstone average decile 8.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Parkstone | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 24.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Parkstone a safe place to live?
Parkstone recorded 57.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,733rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Parkstone?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 231 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (192).
Is crime in Parkstone going up or down?
Recorded crime in Parkstone was down 1% on the year before: 690 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 700 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Parkstone?
About 12,102 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Parkstone?
Parkstone 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.