Crime Rates at Downton Close, Bournemouth, BH8 0EP

Downton Close area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Muscliff & Strouden Park , and the 153rd lowest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .

Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Downton Close (BH8 0EP) in the last 12 months was 16.3 per 1,000 residents and was 81.3% lower than the Muscliff & Strouden Park average (87.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).

In the area around Downton Close (BH8 0EP), the main crime hotspot is near Magpie Close. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.