Total Crime Rate
20.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hares Green area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Littledown & Iford , and the 211th 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 Hares Green (BH7 7JN) in the last 12 months was 20.7 per 1,000 residents and was 68.8% 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 2 cases , down -60.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Anti-social behaviour ( -60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 14.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 13.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hares Green (BH7 7JN), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 31 crimes here, including 13 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Shepherds Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Shepherds Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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