Total Crime Rate
199.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Alum Chine Road area has the 4th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Talbot & Branksome Woods , and the 116th 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 Alum Chine Road (BH4 8DY) in the last 12 months was 199.3 per 1,000 residents and was 228.3% higher than the Talbot & Branksome Woods average (60.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 22 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -57.1% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 25 (≈ 87.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -59.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Alum Chine Road (BH4 8DY), the main crime hotspot is near Eldon Place. Police recorded 68 crimes here, including 17 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Talbot & Branksome Woods| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Alum Chine Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Eldon Place | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Eldon Place | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Eldon Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Eldon Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | County Gates Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | County Gates Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | County Gates Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Eldon Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Eldon Place | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Princess Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Eldon Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Eldon Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Seamoor Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Eldon Place | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Westbourne Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Landseer Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Westbourne Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Denewood Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Western Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Eldon Place | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Parking Area | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Heatherbank Road | — |
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