Total Crime Rate
57.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Grange Road area has the 5th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Highcliffe & Walkford , and the 528th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Grange Road (BH23 4JD) in the last 12 months was 57.7 per 1,000 residents and was 99.3% higher than the Highcliffe & Walkford average (28.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 40.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 30.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -60.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Grange Road (BH23 4JD), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Rose Gardens, where police recorded 12 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Cherry Mews (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Highcliffe & Walkford| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Rose Gardens | — |
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