Total Crime Rate
16.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Crichel Mount Road area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 87 local areas in Canford Cliffs , and the 160th 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 Crichel Mount Road (BH14 8LT) in the last 12 months was 16.5 per 1,000 residents and was 77.1% lower than the Canford Cliffs average (72.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -76.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Crichel Mount Road (BH14 8LT), the main crime hotspot is near Alington Road. Police recorded 31 crimes here, including 7 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Lagado Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Alington Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Alington Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Alington Close | Under investigation |
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