Crime in Talbot & Branksome Woods: statistics, rates and trends
990 crimes were recorded in Talbot & Branksome Woods in the 12 months to August 2026, 68.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Talbot & Branksome Woods at a glance
- Crime trends in Talbot & Branksome Woods
- Types of crime in Talbot & Branksome Woods
- Talbot & Branksome Woods compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Talbot & Branksome Woods
- What happened after crimes were reported in Talbot & Branksome Woods
- Demographics of Talbot & Branksome Woods
- Questions about crime in Talbot & Branksome Woods
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (329), anti-social behaviour (244) and vehicle crime (108) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,294th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Talbot & Branksome Woods | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 990 | 35,930 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 68.4 | 87.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 14,466 | 408,967 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Talbot & Branksome Woods peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,477 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (931). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 31%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 990 | 68.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 931 | 64.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,086 | 75.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,168 | 80.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,124 | 77.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,413 | 97.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,477 | 102.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,394 | 96.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,445 | 99.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 65 |
| July 2026 | 104 |
| June 2026 | 96 |
| May 2026 | 96 |
| April 2026 | 72 |
| March 2026 | 60 |
| February 2026 | 79 |
| January 2026 | 83 |
| December 2025 | 90 |
| November 2025 | 95 |
| October 2025 | 74 |
| September 2025 | 76 |
Compared with England and Wales, Talbot & Branksome Woods recorded notably more vehicle crime (50% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (83% below) and drugs (54% below). On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 262 to 329 and anti-social behaviour rose from 207 to 244, while shoplifting fell from 39 to 21 and other theft fell from 78 to 63.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 329 | 22.7 | 34.2 | +26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 244 | 16.9 | 15.4 | +18% |
| Vehicle crime | 108 | 7.5 | 5.0 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 74 | 5.1 | 6.7 | +6% |
| Other theft | 63 | 4.4 | 6.4 | -19% |
| Public order | 48 | 3.3 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Burglary | 47 | 3.2 | 3.6 | -18% |
| Drugs | 22 | 1.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 1.5 | 8.5 | -46% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Talbot & Branksome Woods; the highest is Bournemouth Central (295.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Moordown (47.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Talbot & Branksome Woods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westbourne & West Cliff | 1,440 | 128.7 | +88% |
| Wallisdown & Winton West | 1,036 | 94.8 | +39% |
| Winton East | 1,595 | 128.6 | +88% |
| Bournemouth Central | 5,647 | 295.8 | +332% |
| Alderney & Bourne Valley | 1,326 | 79.0 | +15% |
| Queen's Park | 733 | 61.5 | -10% |
| Moordown | 504 | 47.7 | -30% |
| East Cliff & Springbourne | 1,770 | 103.9 | +52% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Talbot & Branksome Woods over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Alington Road” (111).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Alington Road | 111 |
| On or near Belvedere Road | 87 |
| On or near Talbot Avenue | 65 |
| On or near Gerald Road | 48 |
| On or near St Luke'S Road | 29 |
| On or near Lonsdale Road | 27 |
| On or near Meyrick Park Crescent | 26 |
| On or near Grafton Close | 25 |
| On or near Bonham Road | 23 |
| On or near Pear Close | 22 |
Of the 746 crimes in Talbot & Branksome Woods with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 244 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 308 | 41.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 258 | 34.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 58 | 7.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 38 | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 9 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
Talbot & Branksome Woods has an estimated population of 14,466 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (33%, against 20%), less social housing (8.2%, against 17.1%) and more students (11.8%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Talbot & Branksome Woods average decile 7.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Talbot & Branksome Woods | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 11.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 33.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Talbot & Branksome Woods a safe place to live?
Talbot & Branksome Woods recorded 68.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,294th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Talbot & Branksome Woods?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 329 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (244).
Is crime in Talbot & Branksome Woods going up or down?
Recorded crime in Talbot & Branksome Woods was up 6% on the year before: 990 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 931 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Talbot & Branksome Woods?
About 14,466 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Talbot & Branksome Woods?
Talbot & Branksome Woods 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.