Crime Rates at Avon Buildings, Christchurch, BH23 1QS

Avon Buildings area has the 7th highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Christchurch Town , and the 178th 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 Avon Buildings (BH23 1QS) in the last 12 months was 146.0 per 1,000 residents and was 67.7% 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 22 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -85.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 37.5% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -85.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 18 (≈ 57.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -8.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Avon Buildings (BH23 1QS), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 95 crimes here, including 30 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.