Crime Rates at Rivermead Gardens, Christchurch, BH23 2EQ

Rivermead Gardens area has the 25th lowest crime rate of 77 local areas in Christchurch Town , and the 237th lowest crime rate of 1,180 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 Rivermead Gardens (BH23 2EQ) in the last 12 months was 21.8 per 1,000 residents and was 76.2% lower than the Christchurch Town average (91.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violent crimes with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -17.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Rivermead Gardens (BH23 2EQ), the main crime hotspot is near Sandy Lane. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.