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Crime in Friars Cliff

Friars Cliff had 73 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 81.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 26th 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 83% on the three months before.

BH23, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Friars Cliff

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81.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
26 of 53Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole rank1st is the highest rate
+83%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common35 in 3 months

Month by month

7 Mar 10 Apr 23 May 22 Jun 23 Jul 28 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour3548%
violence1419%
criminal damage710%
theft68%
public order68%
vehicle crime34%
burglary11%
robbery11%

Friars Cliff against Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

TypeFriars Cliff per 1,000Middle Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole areaChange
Violence15.724.4▲ 40%
Burglary1.12.9–
Vehicle crime3.44.1–
Anti-social behaviour39.221.7▲ 52%
Theft and robbery7.86.1–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Somerford118.2▲ 45%
Purewell115.8▲ 38%
Friars Cliff81.7▲ 83%
Mudeford48.1▲ 17%
Stanpit46.2▲ 1%
Highcliffe46▲ 22%
Burton36.8▲ 82%
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 Friars Cliff a safe area?

Friars Cliff had about 81.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 26 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 Friars Cliff?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (35), followed by violence (14) and criminal damage (7).