Total Crime Rate
3.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Southill Road area has the lowest crime rate of 103 local areas in Canford Heath , and the 20th 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 Southill Road (BH12 3AR) in the last 12 months was 3.9 per 1,000 residents and was 95.2% lower than the Canford Heath average (80.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2022. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around Southill Road (BH12 3AR), the main crime hotspot is near Supermarket. Police recorded 67 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Canford Heath| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Victoria Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Victoria Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Supermarket | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Highview Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Highview Gardens | Under investigation |
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