Total Crime Rate
15.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hurn Road area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Burton & Grange , and the 131st lowest 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 Hurn Road (BH23 2RL) in the last 12 months was 15.1 per 1,000 residents and was 79.4% lower than the Burton & Grange average (73.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Shoplifting with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Shoplifting ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -72.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hurn Road (BH23 2RL), 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 | Anti-social behaviour | Sandy Lane | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Sandy Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Sandy Lane | — |
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