Total Crime Rate
79.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Collwood Close area has the 2nd highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Oakdale , and the 375th highest 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 Collwood Close (BH15 3HG) in the last 12 months was 79.6 per 1,000 residents and was 87.0% higher than the Oakdale average (42.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 31.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 10.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 8.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Collwood Close (BH15 3HG), the main crime hotspot is near Chorley Close. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Oakdale| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Banbury Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Chorley Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Banbury Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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