Total Crime Rate
29.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bure Lane area has the 39th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Christchurch Town , and the 346th 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 Bure Lane (BH23 4HB) in the last 12 months was 29.1 per 1,000 residents and was 66.6% 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 Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -53.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bure Lane (BH23 4HB), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Beaufort Close, where police recorded 3 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Bure Close (1 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Christchurch Town| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Southcliffe Road | Under investigation |
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