Total Crime Rate
47.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Nicholas Close area has the 11th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Highcliffe & Walkford , and the 556th 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 Nicholas Close (BH23 5QT) in the last 12 months was 47.3 per 1,000 residents and was 63.3% higher 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -63.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Nicholas Close (BH23 5QT), the main crime hotspot is near Heather Close. Police recorded 11 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 | Violence and sexual offences | May Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Broadlands Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Apple Tree Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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