Total Crime Rate
65.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Sandy Lane area has the 18th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Burton & Grange , and the 468th highest crime rate of 1,191 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 Sandy Lane (BH23 2NJ) in the last 12 months was 65.1 per 1,000 residents and was 11.3% lower than the Burton & Grange average (73.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -55.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Sandy Lane (BH23 2NJ), the main crime hotspot is near Sandy Lane. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Burton & Grange| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Sandy Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Sandy Lane | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Sandy Lane | — |
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