Total Crime Rate
161.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025St Clair Road area has the 7th highest crime rate of 87 local areas in Canford Cliffs , and the 156th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around St Clair Road (BH13 7JR) in the last 12 months was 161.2 per 1,000 residents and was 123.8% higher 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 28 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 31 (≈ 113.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 10.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -51.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around St Clair Road (BH13 7JR), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Meriden Close, where police recorded 7 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Beaumont Road (2 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Canford Cliffs| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Meriden Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Flaghead Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Flaghead Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Beaumont Road | Under investigation |
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