Total Crime Rate
23.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Keyes Close area has the 31st lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Christchurch Town , and the 260th 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 Keyes Close (BH23 3ES) in the last 12 months was 23.8 per 1,000 residents and was 72.7% lower than the Christchurch Town average (87.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 3 cases , up 50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 50.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -25.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 11.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 13.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Keyes Close (BH23 3ES), the main crime hotspot is near Campion Grove. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Christchurch Town| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Campion Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Elderberry Lane | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Jellicoe Drive | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Jellicoe Drive | Under investigation |
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