Crime in Redhill & Northbourne: statistics, rates and trends
455 crimes were recorded in Redhill & Northbourne in the 12 months to August 2026, 45.0 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 Redhill & Northbourne at a glance
- Crime trends in Redhill & Northbourne
- Types of crime in Redhill & Northbourne
- Redhill & Northbourne compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Redhill & Northbourne
- What happened after crimes were reported in Redhill & Northbourne
- Demographics of Redhill & Northbourne
- Questions about crime in Redhill & Northbourne
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (157), anti-social behaviour (102) and criminal damage and arson (47) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,242nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Redhill & Northbourne | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 455 | 35,930 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 45.0 | 87.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,106 | 408,967 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Redhill & Northbourne peaked in the year to August 2021 (666 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (433). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 455 | 45.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 460 | 45.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 473 | 46.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 433 | 42.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 580 | 57.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 666 | 65.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 559 | 55.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 602 | 59.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 527 | 52.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 40 |
| July 2026 | 33 |
| June 2026 | 37 |
| May 2026 | 26 |
| April 2026 | 43 |
| March 2026 | 34 |
| February 2026 | 33 |
| January 2026 | 27 |
| December 2025 | 39 |
| November 2025 | 46 |
| October 2025 | 44 |
| September 2025 | 53 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (55% below) and violence and sexual offences (55% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 21 to 32 and anti-social behaviour rose from 87 to 102.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 157 | 15.5 | 34.2 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 102 | 10.1 | 15.4 | +17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 47 | 4.7 | 6.7 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 37 | 3.7 | 5.0 | -10% |
| Other theft | 32 | 3.2 | 6.4 | +52% |
| Public order | 30 | 3.0 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Burglary | 25 | 2.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Redhill & Northbourne.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Redhill & Northbourne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallisdown & Winton West | 1,036 | 94.8 | +111% |
| Kinson | 1,788 | 101.3 | +125% |
| Moordown | 504 | 47.7 | +6% |
| Winton East | 1,595 | 128.6 | +186% |
| Talbot & Branksome Woods | 990 | 68.4 | +52% |
| Muscliff & Strouden Park | 1,594 | 90.8 | +102% |
| Alderney & Bourne Valley | 1,326 | 79.0 | +75% |
| Queen's Park | 733 | 61.5 | +37% |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in Redhill & Northbourne over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Beswick Gardens” (43).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Beswick Gardens | 43 |
| On or near Gillam Road | 22 |
| On or near Samantha Close | 21 |
| On or near Columbia Gardens | 16 |
| On or near Pavan Gardens | 16 |
| On or near St Boniface Gardens | 15 |
| On or near Northbourne Gardens | 12 |
| On or near Columbia Road | 11 |
| On or near Coombe Gardens | 11 |
| On or near Etches Close | 11 |
Of the 353 crimes in Redhill & Northbourne with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 102 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 123 | 34.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 119 | 33.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 40 | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 3.7% | 0.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 9 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 2.0% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
Redhill & Northbourne has an estimated population of 10,106 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (5.4%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%) and an older population (24%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Redhill & Northbourne average decile 7.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Redhill & Northbourne | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Redhill & Northbourne a safe place to live?
Redhill & Northbourne recorded 45.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,242nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Redhill & Northbourne?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 157 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (102).
Is crime in Redhill & Northbourne going up or down?
Recorded crime in Redhill & Northbourne was down 1% on the year before: 455 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 460 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Redhill & Northbourne?
About 10,106 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Redhill & Northbourne?
Redhill & Northbourne 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.