Total Crime Rate
97.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Studland Road area has the 31st lowest crime rate of 88 local areas in Bournemouth Central , and the 307th 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 Studland Road (BH4 8HL) in the last 12 months was 97.9 per 1,000 residents and was 71.2% 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 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -37.5% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 41.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -42.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Studland Road (BH4 8HL), the main crime hotspot is near Studland Road. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bournemouth Central| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Mountbatten Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Cassel Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Studland Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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