Highcliffe had 161 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 46 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 46th of 53 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 44% below the middle Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area. Crime was up 22% on the three months before.
BH23, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Highcliffe
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46crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
46 of 53Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole rank1st is the highest rate
+22%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common36 in 3 months
Month by month
Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Highcliffe. Police figures arrive about two months late.
What kind of crime
Crime
In 3 months
Share
anti-social behaviour
36
22%
violence
34
21%
theft
26
16%
criminal damage
19
12%
public order
17
11%
shoplifting
10
6%
burglary
7
4%
vehicle crime
5
3%
Highcliffe against Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Type
Highcliffe per 1,000
Middle Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area
Change
Violence
9.7
24.4
▼ 8%
Burglary
2
2.9
–
Vehicle crime
1.4
4.1
–
Anti-social behaviour
10.3
21.7
▲ 57%
Theft and robbery
7.7
6.1
▲ 125%
Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.
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Questions people ask
Is Highcliffe a safe area?
Highcliffe had about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 46 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 Highcliffe?
Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (36), followed by violence (34) and theft (26).