Total Crime Rate
27.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Marston Grove area has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Highcliffe & Walkford , and the 311th 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 Marston Grove (BH23 4RH) in the last 12 months was 27.0 per 1,000 residents and was 6.6% lower than the Highcliffe & Walkford average (28.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
In the area around Marston Grove (BH23 4RH), the main crime hotspot is near Oakwood Road. Police recorded 3 crimes here, including 1 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 | Anti-social behaviour | Ashmore Grove | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Rossley Close | Under investigation |
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