Crime in Westbourne & West Cliff: statistics, rates and trends
1,453 crimes were recorded in Westbourne & West Cliff in the 12 months to July 2026, 129.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Westbourne & West Cliff at a glance
- Crime trends in Westbourne & West Cliff
- Types of crime in Westbourne & West Cliff
- Westbourne & West Cliff compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Westbourne & West Cliff
- What happened after crimes were reported in Westbourne & West Cliff
- Population and deprivation in Westbourne & West Cliff
- Questions about crime in Westbourne & West Cliff
- About this data
1,453 crimes were recorded in Westbourne & West Cliff in the 12 months to July 2026, 129.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 18% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 435 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Westbourne & West Cliff has the 681st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Westbourne & West Cliff | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,453 | 35,434 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 129.9 | 86.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -18% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 11,189 | 408,967 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Westbourne & West Cliff was highest in the year to July 2020 (2,191 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,453). Over the whole period it fell 23%, 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 | 1,453 | 129.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,782 | 159.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,944 | 173.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,647 | 147.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,610 | 143.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,088 | 186.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,191 | 195.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,881 | 168.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,897 | 169.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 180 |
| June 2026 | 131 |
| May 2026 | 134 |
| April 2026 | 116 |
| March 2026 | 121 |
| February 2026 | 116 |
| January 2026 | 88 |
| December 2025 | 122 |
| November 2025 | 81 |
| October 2025 | 100 |
| September 2025 | 120 |
| August 2025 | 144 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Westbourne & West Cliff 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, vehicle crime, criminal damage and arson. The largest falls were in burglary (-49%) and shoplifting (-38%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 435 | 38.9 | 1.14 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 418 | 37.4 | 2.44 | -11% |
| Vehicle crime | 108 | 9.7 | 1.96 | -38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 96 | 8.6 | 1.27 | -13% |
| Other theft | 91 | 8.1 | 1.27 | -17% |
| Shoplifting | 82 | 7.3 | 0.88 | -38% |
| Public order | 69 | 6.2 | 0.93 | -15% |
| Drugs | 52 | 4.6 | 1.42 | -4% |
| Burglary | 45 | 4.0 | 1.14 | -49% |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 1.3 | 1.63 | -38% |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 1.2 | 0.69 | +117% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.1 | 1.10 | -37% |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.8 | 0.60 | -31% |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.7 | 0.34 | +14% |
Violence and sexual offences in Westbourne & West Cliff
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Westbourne & West Cliff recorded 435 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (38.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 29.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Westbourne & West Cliff
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Westbourne & West Cliff recorded 418 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (37.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 28.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Westbourne & West Cliff
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Westbourne & West Cliff recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Westbourne & West Cliff
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Westbourne & West Cliff recorded 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Westbourne & West Cliff
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Westbourne & West Cliff recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Westbourne & West Cliff
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Westbourne & West Cliff recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Westbourne & West Cliff
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Westbourne & West Cliff recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Westbourne & West Cliff
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Westbourne & West Cliff recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Westbourne & West Cliff
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Westbourne & West Cliff recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 49% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Westbourne & West Cliff
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Westbourne & West Cliff recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Westbourne & West Cliff
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Westbourne & West Cliff recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 117% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Westbourne & West Cliff
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Westbourne & West Cliff recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Westbourne & West Cliff
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Westbourne & West Cliff recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Westbourne & West Cliff
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Westbourne & West Cliff recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Westbourne & West Cliff, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Westbourne & West Cliff.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Westbourne & West Cliff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talbot & Branksome Woods | 1,020 | 70.5 | -46% |
| Bournemouth Central | 5,571 | 291.8 | +125% |
| Canford Cliffs | 687 | 83.0 | -36% |
| Penn Hill | 598 | 50.0 | -62% |
| East Cliff & Springbourne | 1,701 | 99.9 | -23% |
| Winton East | 1,539 | 124.1 | -4% |
| Alderney & Bourne Valley | 1,346 | 80.1 | -38% |
| Queen's Park | 732 | 61.4 | -53% |
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 Westbourne & West Cliff over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 140 |
| On or near Purbeck Road | 89 |
| On or near Supermarket | 83 |
| On or near Durley Gardens | 79 |
| On or near Norwich Avenue West | 69 |
| On or near Poole Hill | 60 |
| On or near South Cliff Road | 57 |
| On or near St Michael'S Road | 55 |
| On or near West Hill Place | 51 |
| On or near Denewood Road | 34 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Westbourne & West Cliff 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Not recorded | 418 | 28.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 376 | 25.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 334 | 23.0% |
| Under investigation | 127 | 8.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 65 | 4.5% |
| Local resolution | 41 | 2.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 1.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 14 | 1.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 14 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.6% |
Westbourne & West Cliff has an estimated population of 11,189. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Westbourne & West Cliff sits in decile 5.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Westbourne & West Cliff |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 9.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 47.2% |
| Social rented homes | 5.5% |
| Private rented homes | 47.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 |
Is Westbourne & West Cliff a safe place to live?
Westbourne & West Cliff recorded 129.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Westbourne & West Cliff?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 435 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (418).
Is crime in Westbourne & West Cliff going up or down?
Recorded crime in Westbourne & West Cliff was down 18% on the year before: 1,453 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,782 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Westbourne & West Cliff?
Westbourne & West Cliff 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 Westbourne & West Cliff. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.