Total Crime Rate
3.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Viscount Drive area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Christchurch Town , and the 19th 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 Viscount Drive (BH23 4JN) in the last 12 months was 3.7 per 1,000 residents and was 95.8% lower than the Christchurch Town average (87.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2023. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around Viscount Drive (BH23 4JN), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Grange Road, where police recorded 5 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 Christchurch Town| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bure Homage Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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