Crime Rates at Ladysmith Close, Christchurch, BH23 3DR

Ladysmith Close area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Burton & Grange , and the 513th lowest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Ladysmith Close (BH23 3DR) in the last 12 months was 42.2 per 1,000 residents and was 42.6% 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -25.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 21.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -37.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -62.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Ladysmith Close (BH23 3DR), the highest concentration of overall crime is near The Strete, where police recorded 18 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Troak Close (13 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.