Old Town had 669 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 408 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 2nd of 53 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 401% above the middle Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area. Crime was up 57% on the three months before.
BH15, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Old Town
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408crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
2 of 53Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole rank1st is the highest rate
+57%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common226 in 3 months
Month by month
Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Old Town. Police figures arrive about two months late.
What kind of crime
Crime
In 3 months
Share
anti-social behaviour
226
34%
violence
152
23%
shoplifting
77
12%
vehicle crime
42
6%
criminal damage
40
6%
burglary
35
5%
public order
31
5%
theft
27
4%
Old Town against Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Type
Old Town per 1,000
Middle Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area
Change
Violence
92.7
24.4
▲ 23%
Burglary
21.3
2.9
▲ 169%
Vehicle crime
25.6
4.1
▲ 250%
Anti-social behaviour
137.8
21.7
▲ 45%
Theft and robbery
30.5
6.1
▲ 47%
Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.
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Questions people ask
Is Old Town a safe area?
Old Town had about 408 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 2 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 Old Town?
Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (226), followed by violence (152) and shoplifting (77).