Total Crime Rate
34.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lymington Road area has the 17th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Highcliffe & Walkford , and the 415th lowest 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 Lymington Road (BH23 4JU) in the last 12 months was 34.3 per 1,000 residents and was 18.6% higher than the Highcliffe & Walkford average (28.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 3 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 Burglary ( -25.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 8.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -26.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lymington Road (BH23 4JU), the main crime hotspot is near Saulfland Drive. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Highcliffe & Walkford| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Woodland Way | Under investigation |
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