I was in Boscombe and Pokesdown this morning, for a job. It makes me laugh when people tell me to avoid the 2 areas and do venture out until after 6pm.
Sure, the 2 areas are little rough and run down but I have never had any issues or get asked for money I like do in Bournemouth.
The druggies and alkies, keep themselves to themselves outside the McDonald's or the Subway. There might be some infamous brothel's I hear about when I am about from the locals.
However, it's not my scene nor do I care, if it's all legal. I can think of better things to do with £20 to £30 then get a woman that's done more mileage than a used car to pleasure me.
I have been asked for the odd cigarette or a lighter in Boscombe, In which I politely say I don't smoke or don't have one. Then I normally get tutted at or get wished a blessed day. (Which could mean something else)
Most fights or stabbings are probably due to drugs and people not paying their pusher.