Total Crime Rate
68.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Firs Glen Road area has the 16th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Talbot & Branksome Woods , and the 440th highest 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 Firs Glen Road (BH9 2LR) in the last 12 months was 68.7 per 1,000 residents and was 13.1% higher than the Talbot & Branksome Woods average (60.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 17 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -80.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 18 (≈ 41.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -5.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -36.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Firs Glen Road (BH9 2LR), the main crime hotspot is near Stanfield Road. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Talbot & Branksome Woods| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Norton Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | A3049 | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Osborne Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Withermoor Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Stanfield Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Stirling Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Bengal Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Talbot Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Fernside Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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