Total Crime Rate
55.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Alumhurst Road area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 88 local areas in Bournemouth Central , and the 562nd highest crime rate of 1,191 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 Alumhurst Road (BH4 8EU) in the last 12 months was 55.0 per 1,000 residents and was 83.9% lower than the Bournemouth Central average (340.4 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 Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -80.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 18.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -38.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Alumhurst Road (BH4 8EU), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Denewood Road, where police recorded 23 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Alumhurst Road (8 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Bournemouth Central| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Alum Chine Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Westbourne Park Road | 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Herbert Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Alumhurst Road | — |
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