Total Crime Rate
62.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Springfield Crescent area has the 40th highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Canford Heath , and the 485th highest 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 Springfield Crescent (BH14 0LL) in the last 12 months was 62.8 per 1,000 residents and was 22.0% 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 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 26.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -15.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -36.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Springfield Crescent (BH14 0LL), the main crime hotspot is near Chalice Close. Police recorded 38 crimes here, including 20 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 | Anti-social behaviour | Chalice Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Dansie Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Chalice Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Kipling Road | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Chalice Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Kipling Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Highland Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Springfield Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Approach Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Approach Road | Local resolution |
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