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Burglary Rates in Westbourne & West Cliff

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Westbourne & West Cliff recorded 60 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 42% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.

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Burglaries (12 months)

60

4.79 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

1,662

132.6 per 1,000 residents

42% above the UK average79% above the South West regional average

How does Westbourne & West Cliff rank?

Within Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

2 of 33 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

83th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

9
8
5
5
3
1
5
7
3
3
7
4
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
482
29%
Anti-social Behaviour
465
28%
Other Crime
337
20%
Vehicle Crime
134
8%
Shoplifting
105
6%
Burglary
60
4%
Drug Offences
53
3%
Robbery
13
1%
Theft from Person
13
1%

Property mix in Westbourne & West Cliff

Source: Census 2021 · 6,791 households

Detached 4%Semi-detached 4%Terraced 3%Flats 88%

The most common property type in Westbourne & West Cliff is Flats. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Westbourne & West Cliff homeowners

Most homes in Westbourne & West Cliff are flats, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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