Total Crime Rate
20.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Springdale Avenue area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Broadstone , and the 206th 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 Springdale Avenue (BH18 9EU) in the last 12 months was 20.1 per 1,000 residents and was 32.6% lower than the Broadstone average (29.9 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 Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -25.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 8.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -61.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Springdale Avenue (BH18 9EU), the main crime hotspot is near Widworthy Drive. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Broadstone| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lancaster Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Widworthy Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Cheam Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Higher Blandford Road | — |
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