Total Crime Rate
16.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Medlar Close area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Burton & Grange , and the 149th 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 Medlar Close (BH23 7PG) in the last 12 months was 16.0 per 1,000 residents and was 78.3% 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -47.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Medlar Close (BH23 7PG), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Lineside, where police recorded 8 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Sandy Plot (3 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 | Lineside | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Gordon Way | Under investigation |
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