Crime Rates at Saffron Drive, Christchurch, BH23 4LP

Saffron Drive area has the 21st lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Highcliffe & Walkford , and the 216th lowest crime rate of 1,180 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 Saffron Drive (BH23 4LP) in the last 12 months was 20.3 per 1,000 residents and was 14.3% lower than the Highcliffe & Walkford average (23.7 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 Other theft with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).

In the area around Saffron Drive (BH23 4LP), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Vetch Close, where police recorded 3 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Trefoil Way (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.