Total Crime Rate
3.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Briar Close area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Oakdale , and the 14th 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 Briar Close (BH15 3PR) in the last 12 months was 3.5 per 1,000 residents and was 91.8% lower than the Oakdale average (42.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around Briar Close (BH15 3PR), the main crime hotspot is near Houlton Road. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 3 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 | Vehicle crime | Winifred Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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