Total Crime Rate
10.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Raven Way area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Christchurch Town , and the 79th 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 Raven Way (BH23 4BG) in the last 12 months was 10.9 per 1,000 residents and was 87.5% 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 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -75.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -44.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Raven Way (BH23 4BG), the main crime hotspot is near Anchor Close. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 2 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 | Other theft | Anchor Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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