Total Crime Rate
39.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Brixey Road area has the 45th lowest crime rate of 103 local areas in Canford Heath , and the 480th 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 Brixey Road (BH12 3EY) in the last 12 months was 39.5 per 1,000 residents and was 50.9% lower than the Canford Heath average (80.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 21.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -36.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Brixey Road (BH12 3EY), the main crime hotspot is near Polperro Place. Police recorded 11 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 | Cynthia Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Highview Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Highview Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Jasmine Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Catherine Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Worbarrow Gardens | Under investigation |
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