Total Crime Rate
37.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Shapland Avenue area has the 24th lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Bearwood & Merley , and the 452nd 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 Shapland Avenue (BH11 9PU) in the last 12 months was 37.4 per 1,000 residents and was 37.1% lower than the Bearwood & Merley average (59.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -90.9% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -90.9% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 17.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 400.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -5.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Shapland Avenue (BH11 9PU), the main crime hotspot is near A348. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bearwood & Merley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Fulwood Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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