Crime in Talbot & Branksome Woods: statistics, rates and trends
1,020 crimes were recorded in Talbot & Branksome Woods in the 12 months to July 2026, 70.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Talbot & Branksome Woods
- Questions about crime in Talbot & Branksome Woods
- About this data
1,020 crimes were recorded in Talbot & Branksome Woods in the 12 months to July 2026, 70.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 340 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Talbot & Branksome Woods has the 2,208th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Talbot & Branksome Woods | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,020 | 35,434 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 70.5 | 86.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 14,466 | 408,967 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Talbot & Branksome Woods was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,455 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (924). Over the whole period it fell 30%, 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 | 1,020 | 70.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 924 | 63.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,102 | 76.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,154 | 79.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,154 | 79.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,446 | 100.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,430 | 98.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,408 | 97.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,455 | 100.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 95 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Talbot & Branksome Woods 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 vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+30%) and anti-social behaviour (+20%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-56%) and other theft (-11%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 340 | 23.5 | 0.69 | +30% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 249 | 17.2 | 1.12 | +20% |
| Vehicle crime | 117 | 8.1 | 1.64 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 74 | 5.1 | 0.75 | +6% |
| Other theft | 65 | 4.5 | 0.70 | -11% |
| Burglary | 50 | 3.5 | 0.98 | -9% |
| Public order | 47 | 3.2 | 0.49 | -2% |
| Drugs | 23 | 1.6 | 0.49 | +64% |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 1.3 | 0.16 | -56% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.6 | 0.76 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.6 | 0.57 | +33% |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.6 | 0.41 | +60% |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.5 | 0.23 | -30% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 0.16 | +33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Talbot & Branksome Woods
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Talbot & Branksome Woods recorded 340 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 33.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Talbot & Branksome Woods
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Talbot & Branksome Woods recorded 249 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 24.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Talbot & Branksome Woods
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Talbot & Branksome Woods recorded 117 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 11.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Talbot & Branksome Woods
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Talbot & Branksome Woods recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Talbot & Branksome Woods
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Talbot & Branksome Woods recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Talbot & Branksome Woods
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Talbot & Branksome Woods recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Talbot & Branksome Woods
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Talbot & Branksome Woods recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Talbot & Branksome Woods
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Talbot & Branksome Woods recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 64% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Talbot & Branksome Woods
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Talbot & Branksome Woods recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Talbot & Branksome Woods
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Talbot & Branksome Woods recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Talbot & Branksome Woods
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Talbot & Branksome Woods recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Talbot & Branksome Woods
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Talbot & Branksome Woods recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Talbot & Branksome Woods
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Talbot & Branksome Woods recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Talbot & Branksome Woods
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Talbot & Branksome Woods 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 up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Talbot & Branksome Woods, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Talbot & Branksome Woods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Talbot & Branksome Woods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westbourne & West Cliff | 1,453 | 129.9 | +84% |
| Wallisdown & Winton West | 1,020 | 93.3 | +32% |
| Winton East | 1,539 | 124.1 | +76% |
| Bournemouth Central | 5,571 | 291.8 | +314% |
| Alderney & Bourne Valley | 1,346 | 80.1 | +14% |
| Queen's Park | 732 | 61.4 | -13% |
| Moordown | 526 | 49.8 | -29% |
| East Cliff & Springbourne | 1,701 | 99.9 | +42% |
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 Talbot & Branksome Woods over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Alington Road | 108 |
| On or near Belvedere Road | 96 |
| On or near Talbot Avenue | 66 |
| On or near Gerald Road | 47 |
| On or near St Luke'S Road | 33 |
| On or near Meyrick Park Crescent | 30 |
| On or near Lonsdale Road | 26 |
| On or near Grafton Close | 25 |
| On or near Bonham Road | 22 |
| On or near Pear Close | 22 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Talbot & Branksome Woods 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 | 313 | 30.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 257 | 25.2% |
| Not recorded | 249 | 24.4% |
| Under investigation | 65 | 6.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 37 | 3.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 36 | 3.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.7% |
Talbot & Branksome Woods has an estimated population of 14,466. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Talbot & Branksome Woods sits in decile 7.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Talbot & Branksome Woods |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.2% |
| Social rented homes | 8.2% |
| Private rented homes | 33.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 |
Is Talbot & Branksome Woods a safe place to live?
Talbot & Branksome Woods recorded 70.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than 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 Talbot & Branksome Woods?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 340 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (249).
Is crime in Talbot & Branksome Woods going up or down?
Recorded crime in Talbot & Branksome Woods was up 10% on the year before: 1,020 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 924 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Talbot & Branksome Woods?
Talbot & Branksome Woods 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 Talbot & Branksome Woods. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.