Crime Rates at Vernalls Gardens, Bournemouth, BH10 7HT

Vernalls Gardens area has the 34th lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Kinson , and the 576th highest crime rate of 1,180 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Vernalls Gardens (BH10 7HT) in the last 12 months was 52.4 per 1,000 residents and was 39.9% lower than the Kinson average (87.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 133.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 29.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 8.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -83.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Vernalls Gardens (BH10 7HT), the main crime hotspot is near Keeble Crescent. Police recorded 24 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.