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Crime in Purewell

Purewell had 223 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 115.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 12th of 53 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 42% above the middle Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area. Crime was up 38% on the three months before.

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

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115.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
12 of 53Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole rank1st is the highest rate
+38%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common68 in 3 months

Month by month

68 Mar 45 Apr 49 May 74 Jun 75 Jul 74 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence6830%
shoplifting5223%
anti-social behaviour4520%
criminal damage178%
theft84%
public order73%
vehicle crime63%
weapons52%

Purewell against Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

TypePurewell per 1,000Middle Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole areaChange
Violence35.324.4▲ 15%
Burglary2.12.9–
Vehicle crime3.14.1–
Anti-social behaviour23.421.70%
Theft and robbery7.86.1▲ 25%

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%
Wick117▲ 56%
Purewell115.8▲ 38%
Christchurch80.7▲ 35%
Mudeford48.1▲ 17%
Stanpit46.2▲ 1%
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 Purewell a safe area?

Purewell had about 115.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 12 of 53 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Purewell?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (68), followed by shoplifting (52) and anti-social behaviour (45).