Total Crime Rate
22.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ringwood Road area has the 25th lowest crime rate of 103 local areas in Canford Heath , and the 241st lowest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Ringwood Road (BH14 0RP) in the last 12 months was 22.6 per 1,000 residents and was 71.9% 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 8.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -47.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ringwood Road (BH14 0RP), the main crime hotspot is near Jellicoe Close. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 7 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 | Other theft | Gorse Hill Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Jellicoe Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Jellicoe Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dale Road | Under investigation |
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