Crime Rates at Dunlin Close, Christchurch, BH23 4BE

Dunlin Close area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 77 local areas in Christchurch Town , and the 51st lowest crime rate of 1,180 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 Dunlin Close (BH23 4BE) in the last 12 months was 7.3 per 1,000 residents and was 92.1% lower than the Christchurch Town average (91.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , unchanged from 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.

In the area around Dunlin Close (BH23 4BE), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Anchor Close, where police recorded 8 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Parking Area (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.