Total Crime Rate
21.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Albert Road area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Alderney & Bourne Valley , and the 221st lowest crime rate of 1,191 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 Albert Road (BH12 2DB) in the last 12 months was 21.3 per 1,000 residents and was 73.0% 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 Criminal damage and arson with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -38.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Albert Road (BH12 2DB), the main crime hotspot is near Carnegie Close. Police recorded 39 crimes here, including 22 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Albert Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Fortescue Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Marline Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Victoria Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Victoria Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Shelley Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Shelley Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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