Crime in Parkstone: statistics, rates and trends

655 crimes were recorded in Parkstone in the 12 months to July 2026, 54.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 217 reports (33% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Parkstone has the 2,852nd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Parkstone was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,022 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (655). Over the whole period it fell 33%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Parkstone 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. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+19%).

The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-48%) and public order (-48%).

Violence and sexual offences in Parkstone

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Parkstone recorded 217 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 33.1% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Parkstone

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Parkstone recorded 181 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 27.6% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Parkstone

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Parkstone recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Parkstone

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Parkstone recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Parkstone

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Parkstone recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Parkstone

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Parkstone recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Parkstone

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Parkstone recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Parkstone

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Parkstone recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Parkstone

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Parkstone recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Parkstone

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Parkstone recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Parkstone

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Parkstone recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Parkstone

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Parkstone recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Parkstone

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Parkstone recorded 4 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Parkstone

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Parkstone recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Parkstone, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Parkstone.

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 Parkstone over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Parkstone 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.

Parkstone has an estimated population of 12,102. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Parkstone sits in decile 8.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Parkstone. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.