Total Crime Rate
51.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Preston Lane area has the 19th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Burton & Grange , and the 591st 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 Preston Lane (BH23 7JU) in the last 12 months was 51.0 per 1,000 residents and was 30.6% lower 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 19.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 19.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Preston Lane (BH23 7JU), the main crime hotspot is near Vinneys Close. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 5 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 | Criminal damage and arson | Footners Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Vicarage Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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