Total Crime Rate
3.8 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
0.0 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026This area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Talbot & Branksome Woods , and the 16th 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 This (BH4 9LT) in the last 12 months was 3.8 per 1,000 residents and was 94.4% lower than the Talbot & Branksome Woods average (68.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
In the area around postcode BH4 9LT, the main crime hotspot is near Surrey Gardens. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bournemouth| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Branksome Wood Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Branksome Wood Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Surrey Road South | — |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Branksome Wood Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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