Total Crime Rate
71.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Burnham Road area has the 16th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Burton & Grange , and the 426th 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 Burnham Road (BH23 7ND) in the last 12 months was 71.2 per 1,000 residents and was 3.0% 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 16 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 220.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 49.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 128.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -7.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Burnham Road (BH23 7ND), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Avon View Road, where police recorded 11 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Cowleys Road (7 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Burton & Grange| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Footners Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Summerfield Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Burnham Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Burnham Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | B3347 | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Summerfield Close | — |
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