Crime in Westbourne & West Cliff: statistics, rates and trends
1,440 crimes were recorded in Westbourne & West Cliff in the 12 months to August 2026, 128.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Westbourne & West Cliff
- Questions about crime in Westbourne & West Cliff
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (438), anti-social behaviour (422) and vehicle crime (100) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 699th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Westbourne & West Cliff | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,440 | 35,930 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 128.7 | 87.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 11,189 | 408,967 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Westbourne & West Cliff of any year here (1,440 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 25%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,440 | 128.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,728 | 154.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,987 | 177.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,630 | 145.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,639 | 146.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,983 | 177.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,239 | 200.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,867 | 166.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,931 | 172.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 131 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Westbourne & West Cliff recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (2.5 times the national rate), vehicle crime (80% above the national rate) and drugs (45% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (27% below). On the year before, burglary fell from 84 to 43 and shoplifting fell from 133 to 69.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 438 | 39.1 | 34.2 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 422 | 37.7 | 15.4 | -5% |
| Vehicle crime | 100 | 8.9 | 5.0 | -42% |
| Other theft | 95 | 8.5 | 6.4 | -13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 94 | 8.4 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Public order | 72 | 6.4 | 6.7 | -5% |
| Shoplifting | 69 | 6.2 | 8.5 | -48% |
| Drugs | 53 | 4.7 | 3.3 | -2% |
| Burglary | 43 | 3.8 | 3.6 | -49% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 1.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 10 | 0.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 0.9 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Westbourne & West Cliff; the highest is Bournemouth Central (295.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Penn Hill (51.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Westbourne & West Cliff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talbot & Branksome Woods | 990 | 68.4 | -47% |
| Bournemouth Central | 5,647 | 295.8 | +130% |
| Canford Cliffs | 682 | 82.4 | -36% |
| Penn Hill | 611 | 51.1 | -60% |
| East Cliff & Springbourne | 1,770 | 103.9 | -19% |
| Winton East | 1,595 | 128.6 | 0% |
| Alderney & Bourne Valley | 1,326 | 79.0 | -39% |
| Queen's Park | 733 | 61.5 | -52% |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Westbourne & West Cliff over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (135).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 135 |
| On or near Purbeck Road | 90 |
| On or near Durley Gardens | 73 |
| On or near Supermarket | 72 |
| On or near Norwich Avenue West | 70 |
| On or near Poole Hill | 65 |
| On or near South Cliff Road | 56 |
| On or near St Michael'S Road | 52 |
| On or near West Hill Place | 49 |
| On or near Kerley Road | 42 |
Of the 1,018 crimes in Westbourne & West Cliff with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 422 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 355 | 34.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 337 | 33.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 118 | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 71 | 7.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 45 | 4.4% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 31 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 15 | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 14 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Westbourne & West Cliff has an estimated population of 11,189 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (47%, against 20%), less social housing (5.5%, against 17.1%) and fewer children (9.9%, against 18.3%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Westbourne & West Cliff average decile 5.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Westbourne & West Cliff | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 9.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 43.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 32.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 47.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 47.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Westbourne & West Cliff a safe place to live?
Westbourne & West Cliff recorded 128.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 699th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Westbourne & West Cliff?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 438 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (422).
Is crime in Westbourne & West Cliff going up or down?
Recorded crime in Westbourne & West Cliff was down 17% on the year before: 1,440 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,728 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Westbourne & West Cliff?
About 11,189 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Westbourne & West Cliff?
Westbourne & West Cliff 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.