Total Crime Rate
170.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025This area has the 4th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Burton & Grange , and the 142nd highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around This (BH23 6AS) in the last 12 months was 170.3 per 1,000 residents and was 131.9% higher than the Burton & Grange average (73.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 17 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -55.6% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 21 (≈ 65.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -56.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around postcode BH23 6AS, the main crime hotspot is near Pitthouse Lane. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Burton & Grange| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Pitthouse Lane | Under investigation |
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