Total Crime Rate
35.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Harting Road area has the 20th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Littledown & Iford , and the 426th lowest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Harting Road (BH6 5QJ) in the last 12 months was 35.1 per 1,000 residents and was 46.9% lower than the Littledown & Iford average (66.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 22.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 75.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -76.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Harting Road (BH6 5QJ), the main crime hotspot is near Kingfisher Close. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Littledown & Iford| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Old Bridge Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Carlyle Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Collingbourne Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Collingbourne Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Kingfisher Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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