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Crime in Alderney

Alderney had 285 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 129.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 9th of 53 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 59% above the middle Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area. Crime was up 24% on the three months before.

BH12, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Alderney

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129.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
9 of 53Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole rank1st is the highest rate
+24%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common92 in 3 months

Month by month

75 Mar 70 Apr 84 May 104 Jun 96 Jul 85 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Alderney. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour9232%
violence7928%
shoplifting3613%
criminal damage217%
vehicle crime155%
theft135%
public order135%
burglary83%

Alderney against Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

TypeAlderney per 1,000Middle Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole areaChange
Violence3624.4▲ 13%
Burglary3.62.9–
Vehicle crime6.84.1▼ 35%
Anti-social behaviour41.921.7▲ 70%
Theft and robbery8.76.1▼ 27%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Alderney129.9▲ 24%
Upper Parkstone85.3▲ 17%
Branksome82.6▲ 14%
Rossmore81.5▼ 17%
Wallisdown80▼ 7%
Parkstone77.3▲ 34%
Canford Heath68.1▲ 24%
See every Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area ranked on the crime in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Alderney a safe area?

Alderney had about 129.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 9 of 53 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Alderney?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (92), followed by violence (79) and shoplifting (36).