Burton had 40 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 36.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 50th of 53 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 55% below the middle Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area. Crime was up 82% on the three months before.
BH23, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Burton
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36.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
50 of 53Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole rank1st is the highest rate
+82%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common15 in 3 months
Month by month
Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Burton. Police figures arrive about two months late.
What kind of crime
Crime
In 3 months
Share
anti-social behaviour
15
38%
vehicle crime
6
15%
violence
6
15%
criminal damage
5
13%
burglary
4
10%
public order
2
5%
other crime
1
3%
theft
1
3%
Burton against Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Type
Burton per 1,000
Middle Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area
Change
Violence
5.5
24.4
–
Burglary
3.7
2.9
–
Vehicle crime
5.5
4.1
–
Anti-social behaviour
13.8
21.7
–
Theft and robbery
0.9
6.1
–
Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.
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Questions people ask
Is Burton a safe area?
Burton had about 36.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 50 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 Burton?
Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (15), followed by vehicle crime (6) and violence (6).