Total Crime Rate
23.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Canford Cliffs Road area has the 21st lowest crime rate of 87 local areas in Canford Cliffs , and the 249th 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 Canford Cliffs Road (BH13 7AD) in the last 12 months was 23.2 per 1,000 residents and was 67.8% lower than the Canford Cliffs average (72.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 50.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 11.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -64.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Canford Cliffs Road (BH13 7AD), the main crime hotspot is near Mayfield Avenue. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Canford Cliffs| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Boulnois Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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