Total Crime Rate
80.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Stevenson Crescent area has the 20th highest crime rate of 87 local areas in Canford Cliffs , and the 370th 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 Stevenson Crescent (BH14 9NU) in the last 12 months was 80.0 per 1,000 residents and was 11.1% higher than the Canford Cliffs average (72.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -9.1% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 21.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -19.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Stevenson Crescent (BH14 9NU), the main crime hotspot is near Caledon Road. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 6 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 | Criminal damage and arson | Boulnois Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Caledon Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Penn Hill Avenue | — |
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