Total Crime Rate
53.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025This area has the 7th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Highcliffe & Walkford , and the 579th highest 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 This (BH23 5RF) in the last 12 months was 53.3 per 1,000 residents and was 84.3% 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 Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 18.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 75.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -56.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around postcode BH23 5RF, the main crime hotspot is near Upper Gordon Road. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 6 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 | Apple Tree Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | May Gardens | Under investigation |
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