Total Crime Rate
52.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Dukesfield area has the 24th highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Christchurch Town , and the 588th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Dukesfield (BH23 2RF) in the last 12 months was 52.1 per 1,000 residents and was 40.2% lower than the Christchurch Town average (87.1 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 Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 16.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -28.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -57.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Dukesfield (BH23 2RF), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Stour Way, where police recorded 7 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near River Way (2 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Christchurch Town| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Squirrels Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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