Total Crime Rate
106.9 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
20.7 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Silchester Close area has the 41st lowest crime rate of 88 local areas in Bournemouth Central , and the 262nd highest crime rate of 1,180 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Silchester Close (BH2 6PY) in the last 12 months was 106.9 per 1,000 residents and was 66.8% lower than the Bournemouth Central average (322.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 20.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -63.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Silchester Close (BH2 6PY), the main crime hotspot is near Bodorgan Road. Police recorded 33 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bournemouth| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | St Ives Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Wychwood Close | — |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Bodorgan Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | St Anthony'S Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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