Branksome had 271 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 82.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 25th of 53 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area. Crime was up 14% on the three months before.
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82.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
25 of 53Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole rank1st is the highest rate
+14%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common72 in 3 months
Month by month
Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Branksome. Police figures arrive about two months late.
What kind of crime
Crime
In 3 months
Share
violence
72
27%
anti-social behaviour
61
23%
shoplifting
54
20%
public order
21
8%
vehicle crime
19
7%
criminal damage
17
6%
theft
12
4%
burglary
9
3%
Branksome against Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Type
Branksome per 1,000
Middle Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area
Change
Violence
22
24.4
▲ 14%
Burglary
2.7
2.9
▼ 44%
Vehicle crime
5.8
4.1
▲ 36%
Anti-social behaviour
18.6
21.7
▲ 20%
Theft and robbery
4.6
6.1
▼ 42%
Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.
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Questions people ask
Is Branksome a safe area?
Branksome had about 82.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 25 of 53 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.
What is the most common crime in Branksome?
Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (72), followed by anti-social behaviour (61) and shoplifting (54).