Total Crime Rate
65.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025East Howe Lane area has the 25th highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Kinson , and the 466th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around East Howe Lane (BH10 5JD) in the last 12 months was 65.4 per 1,000 residents and was 23.7% lower than the Kinson average (85.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 33.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 49.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -34.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -49.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around East Howe Lane (BH10 5JD), the main crime hotspot is near Rodwell Close. Police recorded 24 crimes here, including 18 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Kinson| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Howton Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Rodwell Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Rodwell Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Rodwell Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Western Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Gillam Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Leedam Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Etches Close | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Vernalls Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Vernalls Gardens | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Vernalls Gardens | Under investigation |
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