Total Crime Rate
26.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Rushford Warren area has the 36th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Christchurch Town , and the 295th 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 Rushford Warren (BH23 3NX) in the last 12 months was 26.2 per 1,000 residents and was 69.9% lower than the Christchurch Town average (87.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other theft with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 8.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 55.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Rushford Warren (BH23 3NX), the main crime hotspot is near Sports/Recreation Area. Police recorded 4 crimes here, including 4 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 | Anti-social behaviour | Argyle Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hamilton Close | Under investigation |
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