Crime in Wallisdown & Winton West: statistics, rates and trends
1,036 crimes were recorded in Wallisdown & Winton West in the 12 months to August 2026, 94.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Wallisdown & Winton West
- Questions about crime in Wallisdown & Winton West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (320), anti-social behaviour (222) and shoplifting (156) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,370th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Wallisdown & Winton West | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,036 | 35,930 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 94.8 | 87.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,930 | 408,967 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Wallisdown & Winton West peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,195 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (942). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 5%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,036 | 94.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 942 | 86.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,086 | 99.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,067 | 97.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,047 | 95.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,126 | 103.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,195 | 109.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,082 | 99.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,094 | 100.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 93 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Wallisdown & Winton West recorded notably more shoplifting (69% above the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (32% above the national rate), and notably less drugs (44% below) and burglary (20% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 86 to 156 and other theft rose from 50 to 70, while burglary fell from 43 to 31 and criminal damage and arson fell from 83 to 62.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 320 | 29.3 | 34.2 | +17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 222 | 20.3 | 15.4 | -8% |
| Shoplifting | 156 | 14.3 | 8.5 | +81% |
| Other theft | 70 | 6.4 | 6.4 | +40% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 62 | 5.7 | 6.7 | -25% |
| Public order | 62 | 5.7 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Vehicle crime | 58 | 5.3 | 5.0 | +5% |
| Burglary | 31 | 2.8 | 3.6 | -28% |
| Drugs | 20 | 1.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Wallisdown & Winton West; the highest is Bournemouth Central (295.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Redhill & Northbourne (45.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wallisdown & Winton West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redhill & Northbourne | 455 | 45.0 | -53% |
| Winton East | 1,595 | 128.6 | +36% |
| Moordown | 504 | 47.7 | -50% |
| Talbot & Branksome Woods | 990 | 68.4 | -28% |
| Kinson | 1,788 | 101.3 | +7% |
| Alderney & Bourne Valley | 1,326 | 79.0 | -17% |
| Queen's Park | 733 | 61.5 | -35% |
| Bournemouth Central | 5,647 | 295.8 | +212% |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in Wallisdown & Winton West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Canford Road” (126).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Canford Road | 126 |
| On or near Supermarket | 85 |
| On or near Lampton Gardens | 49 |
| On or near Parking Area | 41 |
| On or near Downey Close | 32 |
| On or near Kinson Road | 30 |
| On or near Cherries Drive | 28 |
| On or near Forsyth Gardens | 28 |
| On or near Walton Road | 26 |
| On or near Heathwood Road | 23 |
Of the 814 crimes in Wallisdown & Winton West with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 12% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 222 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 271 | 33.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 248 | 30.5% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 98 | 12.0% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 84 | 10.3% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 28 | 3.4% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 19 | 2.3% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Wallisdown & Winton West has an estimated population of 10,930 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (21.0%, against 7.9%), more private renting (26%, against 20%) and less social housing (13%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Wallisdown & Winton West average decile 6.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Wallisdown & Winton West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 21.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 25.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Wallisdown & Winton West a safe place to live?
Wallisdown & Winton West recorded 94.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,370th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Wallisdown & Winton West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 320 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (222).
Is crime in Wallisdown & Winton West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wallisdown & Winton West was up 10% on the year before: 1,036 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 942 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Wallisdown & Winton West?
About 10,930 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Wallisdown & Winton West?
Wallisdown & Winton West 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.