Total Crime Rate
8.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Spur Hill Avenue area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 87 local areas in Canford Cliffs , and the 52nd lowest 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 Spur Hill Avenue (BH14 9PJ) in the last 12 months was 8.7 per 1,000 residents and was 87.9% lower 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 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
In the area around Spur Hill Avenue (BH14 9PJ), 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 |
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