Crime Rates at Portarlington Close, Bournemouth, BH4 8DA

Portarlington Close area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 88 local areas in Bournemouth Central , and the 447th lowest crime rate of 1,180 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Portarlington Close (BH4 8DA) in the last 12 months was 35.9 per 1,000 residents and was 88.9% lower than the Bournemouth Central average (322.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -66.7% YoY).

In the area around Portarlington Close (BH4 8DA), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Parking Area, where police recorded 26 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Durley Chine Road South (7 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.