Total Crime Rate
38.0 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
22.8 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Willwood Close area has the 44th lowest crime rate of 101 local areas in Canford Heath , and the 462nd lowest crime rate of 1,180 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 Willwood Close (BH17 9HR) in the last 12 months was 38.0 per 1,000 residents and was 47.6% lower than the Canford Heath average (72.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Drugs ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 22.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -45.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -10.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Willwood Close (BH17 9HR), the main crime hotspot is near Chedington Close. Police recorded 36 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Poole| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Chedington Close | — |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Sandhills Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Chedington Close | Under investigation |
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