Total Crime Rate
28.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Marine Road area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Boscombe East & Pokesdown , and the 325th lowest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Marine Road (BH6 3NX) in the last 12 months was 28.0 per 1,000 residents and was 63.3% lower than the Boscombe East & Pokesdown average (76.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 500.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Marine Road (BH6 3NX), the main crime hotspot is near Grange Road. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Boscombe East & Pokesdown| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Hathaway Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Heatherlea Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Heatherlea Road | Under investigation |
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