Crime in Wallisdown & Winton West: statistics, rates and trends
1,020 crimes were recorded in Wallisdown & Winton West in the 12 months to July 2026, 93.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Wallisdown & Winton West at a glance
- Crime trends in Wallisdown & Winton West
- Types of crime in Wallisdown & Winton West
- Wallisdown & Winton West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Wallisdown & Winton West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wallisdown & Winton West
- Population and deprivation in Wallisdown & Winton West
- Questions about crime in Wallisdown & Winton West
- About this data
1,020 crimes were recorded in Wallisdown & Winton West in the 12 months to July 2026, 93.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 307 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Wallisdown & Winton West has the 1,408th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Wallisdown & Winton West | 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 | 93.3 | 86.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 10,930 | 408,967 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Wallisdown & Winton West was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,162 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (971). Over the whole period it fell 6%, 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 | 93.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 971 | 88.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,086 | 99.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,050 | 96.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,050 | 96.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,162 | 106.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,152 | 105.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,100 | 100.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,081 | 98.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 99 |
| June 2026 | 104 |
| May 2026 | 94 |
| April 2026 | 83 |
| March 2026 | 76 |
| February 2026 | 91 |
| January 2026 | 74 |
| December 2025 | 67 |
| November 2025 | 82 |
| October 2025 | 97 |
| September 2025 | 76 |
| August 2025 | 77 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wallisdown & Winton West 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 anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+80%) and other theft (+14%). The largest falls were in burglary (-41%) and criminal damage and arson (-12%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 307 | 28.1 | 0.82 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 228 | 20.9 | 1.36 | -8% |
| Shoplifting | 153 | 14.0 | 1.69 | +80% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 71 | 6.5 | 0.96 | -12% |
| Other theft | 64 | 5.9 | 0.92 | +14% |
| Public order | 61 | 5.6 | 0.84 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 55 | 5.0 | 1.02 | -2% |
| Burglary | 29 | 2.7 | 0.75 | -41% |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.4 | 0.42 | -6% |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.1 | 0.52 | -25% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.7 | 0.89 | +33% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.6 | 0.38 | +600% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 0.47 | -38% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.5 | 0.34 | -17% |
Violence and sexual offences in Wallisdown & Winton West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wallisdown & Winton West recorded 307 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 30.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Wallisdown & Winton West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wallisdown & Winton West recorded 228 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 22.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Wallisdown & Winton West
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wallisdown & Winton West recorded 153 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 15.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Wallisdown & Winton West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wallisdown & Winton West recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Wallisdown & Winton West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wallisdown & Winton West recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Wallisdown & Winton West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wallisdown & Winton West recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Wallisdown & Winton West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wallisdown & Winton West recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Wallisdown & Winton West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wallisdown & Winton West recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Wallisdown & Winton West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wallisdown & Winton West recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Wallisdown & Winton West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wallisdown & Winton West recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Wallisdown & Winton West
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Wallisdown & Winton West recorded 8 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 33% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Wallisdown & Winton West
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Wallisdown & Winton West recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 600% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Wallisdown & Winton West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wallisdown & Winton West recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Wallisdown & Winton West
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Wallisdown & Winton West recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Wallisdown & Winton West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wallisdown & Winton West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wallisdown & Winton West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redhill & Northbourne | 462 | 45.7 | -51% |
| Winton East | 1,539 | 124.1 | +33% |
| Moordown | 526 | 49.8 | -47% |
| Talbot & Branksome Woods | 1,020 | 70.5 | -24% |
| Kinson | 1,744 | 98.8 | +6% |
| Alderney & Bourne Valley | 1,346 | 80.1 | -14% |
| Queen's Park | 732 | 61.4 | -34% |
| Bournemouth Central | 5,571 | 291.8 | +213% |
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 Wallisdown & Winton West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Canford Road | 122 |
| On or near Supermarket | 93 |
| On or near Lampton Gardens | 48 |
| On or near Parking Area | 38 |
| On or near Downey Close | 34 |
| On or near Kinson Road | 31 |
| On or near Forsyth Gardens | 27 |
| On or near Slade'S Lane | 25 |
| On or near Walton Road | 24 |
| On or near Highmoor Road | 21 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wallisdown & Winton West 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 264 | 25.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 257 | 25.2% |
| Not recorded | 228 | 22.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 91 | 8.9% |
| Under investigation | 86 | 8.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 1.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 1.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 17 | 1.7% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
Wallisdown & Winton West has an estimated population of 10,930. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wallisdown & Winton West sits in decile 6.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Wallisdown & Winton West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.2% |
| Social rented homes | 12.8% |
| Private rented homes | 25.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 |
Is Wallisdown & Winton West a safe place to live?
Wallisdown & Winton West recorded 93.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Wallisdown & Winton West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 307 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (228).
Is crime in Wallisdown & Winton West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wallisdown & Winton West was up 5% on the year before: 1,020 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 971 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Wallisdown & Winton West?
Wallisdown & Winton West 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 Wallisdown & Winton West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.