Total Crime Rate
14.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Sunnyhill Road area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Alderney & Bourne Valley , and the 116th 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 Sunnyhill Road (BH12 2DT) in the last 12 months was 14.0 per 1,000 residents and was 82.3% 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 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 9.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -66.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Sunnyhill Road (BH12 2DT), 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 | Other theft | Shelley Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Alexandra Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Shelley Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Albert Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Carlton Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Carlton Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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