Total Crime Rate
40.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Overbury Road area has the 44th lowest crime rate of 87 local areas in Canford Cliffs , and the 495th 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 Overbury Road (BH14 9JZ) in the last 12 months was 40.6 per 1,000 residents and was 43.6% 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 Burglary with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 18.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 150.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Overbury Road (BH14 9JZ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Torbay Road, where police recorded 9 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Glengariff Road (5 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 | Glengariff Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Warwick Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Overbury Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Torbay Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Flambard Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Glengariff Road | Under investigation |
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