Crime Rates at Wessex Close, Christchurch, BH23 4SS

Wessex Close area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Highcliffe & Walkford , and the 177th 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 Wessex Close (BH23 4SS) in the last 12 months was 17.2 per 1,000 residents and was 27.1% lower than the Highcliffe & Walkford average (23.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -88.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Wessex Close (BH23 4SS), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Beaufort Close, where police recorded 4 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Seaway Avenue (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.