Total Crime Rate
19.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Knights Road area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Alderney & Bourne Valley , and the 195th 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 Knights Road (BH11 9SY) in the last 12 months was 19.2 per 1,000 residents and was 75.6% lower than the Alderney & Bourne Valley average (79.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -4.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Knights Road (BH11 9SY), the main crime hotspot is near King John Close. Police recorded 70 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Alderney & Bourne Valley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Plantagenet Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | King John Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sports/Recreation Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Plantagenet Crescent | Under investigation |
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