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Crime in Littledown

Littledown had 80 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 49.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 42nd of 53 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 39% below the middle Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area. Crime was down 10% on the three months before.

BH7, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Littledown

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49.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
42 of 53Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole rank1st is the highest rate
-10%on the 3 months beforeless crime
anti-social behaviourmost common28 in 3 months

Month by month

29 Mar 32 Apr 28 May 18 Jun 41 Jul 21 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour2835%
violence2025%
vehicle crime911%
burglary79%
public order45%
criminal damage45%
theft34%
bike theft34%

Littledown against Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

TypeLittledown per 1,000Middle Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole areaChange
Violence12.424.4▼ 29%
Burglary4.32.9–
Vehicle crime5.64.1▼ 44%
Anti-social behaviour17.321.7▲ 47%
Theft and robbery3.76.1–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Springbourne159.6▲ 37%
Boscombe154.5▲ 29%
Queens Park114.6▲ 38%
Charminster94.7▲ 21%
Pokesdown80.7▲ 31%
Iford57.4▲ 29%
Littledown49.5▼ 10%
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 Littledown a safe area?

Littledown had about 49.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 42 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 Littledown?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (28), followed by violence (20) and vehicle crime (9).