Total Crime Rate
56.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Muscliffe Lane area has the 30th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Moordown , and the 540th 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 Muscliffe Lane (BH9 3NQ) in the last 12 months was 56.7 per 1,000 residents and was 10.8% higher than the Moordown average (51.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 500.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 24.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 250.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -52.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Muscliffe Lane (BH9 3NQ), the main crime hotspot is near Sandringham Close. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Moordown| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cerne Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Sandringham Gardens | Under investigation |
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