Total Crime Rate
48.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wharncliffe Road area has the 10th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Highcliffe & Walkford , and the 567th 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 Wharncliffe Road (BH23 5UA) in the last 12 months was 48.4 per 1,000 residents and was 67.2% 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 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 8.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -10.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wharncliffe Road (BH23 5UA), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Sunset Mews, where police recorded 8 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Jesmond Avenue (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Highcliffe & Walkford| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Sports/Recreation Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Sports/Recreation Area | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Beacon Drive | — |
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