Total Crime Rate
21.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Dorchester Road area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Oakdale , and the 221st 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 Dorchester Road (BH15 3QZ) in the last 12 months was 21.3 per 1,000 residents and was 49.8% lower 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 12.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 5.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Dorchester Road (BH15 3QZ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Old Farm Road, where police recorded 10 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Leverett Gardens (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Oakdale| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Winifred Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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