West Cliff had 1,263 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 514.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 1st of 53 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 532% above the middle Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area. Crime was up 37% on the three months before.
BH2, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · within 0.6 miles of the middle of West Cliff
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514.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
1 of 53Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole rank1st is the highest rate
+37%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common467 in 3 months
Month by month
Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of West Cliff. Police figures arrive about two months late.
What kind of crime
Crime
In 3 months
Share
anti-social behaviour
467
37%
violence
322
25%
shoplifting
97
8%
theft
82
6%
drugs
72
6%
public order
57
5%
criminal damage
47
4%
vehicle crime
32
3%
West Cliff against Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Type
West Cliff per 1,000
Middle Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area
Change
Violence
131.2
24.4
▲ 17%
Burglary
9
2.9
▲ 29%
Vehicle crime
13
4.1
▼ 26%
Anti-social behaviour
190.3
21.7
▲ 48%
Theft and robbery
52.6
6.1
▲ 130%
Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.
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Questions people ask
Is West Cliff a safe area?
West Cliff had about 514.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 1 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 West Cliff?
Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (467), followed by violence (322) and shoplifting (97).