Crime Rates at Bargates, Christchurch, BH23 1QL

Bargates area has the 5th highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Christchurch Town , and the 71st highest crime rate of 1,191 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 Bargates (BH23 1QL) in the last 12 months was 278.6 per 1,000 residents and was 219.8% higher than the Christchurch Town average (87.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 29 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Robbery ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 21 (≈ 75.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -54.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -63.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Bargates (BH23 1QL), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 96 crimes here, including 31 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.