Crime Rates at Scotts Hill Lane, Christchurch, BH23 1HG

Scotts Hill Lane area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Burton & Grange , and the 513th 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 Scotts Hill Lane (BH23 1HG) in the last 12 months was 42.2 per 1,000 residents and was 42.6% lower than the Burton & Grange average (73.4 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 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -25.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 21.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -37.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -62.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Scotts Hill Lane (BH23 1HG), the main crime hotspot is near Stony Lane South. Police recorded 23 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.