Crime Rate in Christchurch Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Christchurch Town

The total recorded crimes in Christchurch Town, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK in July 2025 are around 98 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Christchurch Town crime rate of 3.48 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Christchurch Town, encompassing approximately 28,148 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (52.63% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (4.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
Christchurch Town Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Stony Lane South with total crimes: 6
  • High Street with total crimes: 6
  • Fairfield with total crimes: 6

How safe is Christchurch Town?

To understand the safety of Christchurch Town, we need to analyze Christchurch Town crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole:

    • In 2024, Christchurch Town demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 1099 crimes compared to 1353.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Christchurch Town witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 32 other areas in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

    • In 2023, Christchurch Town had fewer crimes than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 914 crimes compared to 1,190. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Christchurch Town recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 32 other areas in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Christchurch Town has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Christchurch Town Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Christchurch Town has recorded 98 crimes with crime rate of 3.48 ranking 17th out of 32 in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK

In 2024, the total Christchurch Town crimes were 1,099. The crime rate of Christchurch Town in 2024 was 39.04 (year) or 3.25 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

In 2023, the total crimes in Christchurch Town were around 914 crimes with yearly crime rate of 32.47 (year) or 2.71 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Christchurch Town)CrimesRank (Christchurch Town)CrimesRank (Christchurch Town)
Bournemouth Central595 16,661 14,127 1
Poole Town223 22,836 22,728 2
East Cliff & Springbourne181 52,700 32,618 3
Boscombe West203 32,541 42,251 4
Westbourne & West Cliff189 42,095 71,744 7
Kinson144 102,139 51,939 5
Newtown & Heatherlands153 82,111 61,919 6
Muscliff & Strouden Park178 61,540 101,465 8
Winton East157 71,698 91,406 9
Alderney & Bourne Valley130 121,736 81,402 10
Canford Cliffs145 91,084 151,119 14
Talbot & Branksome Woods132 111,279 121,312 11
Hamworthy105 141,351 111,229 12
Canford Heath107 131,024 171,128 13
Wallisdown & Winton West98 161,168 131,069 15
Queen's Park99 15900 20755 22
Burton & Grange61 26919 19939 16
Boscombe East & Pokesdown89 181,037 16932 17
Bearwood & Merley83 191,019 18837 19
Littledown & Iford70 21884 22827 20
Parkstone76 20891 21761 21
Commons68 22635 25540 28
Penn Hill63 25746 23703 23
West Southbourne64 23579 27604 27
Moordown63 24553 28689 24
Creekmoor54 27651 24686 25
Oakdale40 30608 26639 26
Redhill & Northbourne53 28518 30429 30
East Southbourne & Tuckton31 32540 29524 29
Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe42 29422 31395 31
Broadstone33 31359 32305 33
Highcliffe & Walkford23 33341 33349 32

Christchurch Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (25 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 278 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202519
May 202525
April 202528
March 202518
February 202521
January 202520
December 202423
November 202423
October 202424
September 202415
August 202433

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20253
May 20253
April 20255
March 20256
February 20256
January 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20247
September 20244
August 20248

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20253
April 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20253
April 20257
March 20259
February 20257
January 20254
December 20247
November 20246
October 20243
September 20246
August 202410

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 101 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202516
May 20259
April 20255
March 20255
February 202514
January 20256
December 202414
November 20247
October 20249
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 194 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202525
May 202513
April 202513
March 202519
February 202518
January 20255
December 202410
November 202422
October 202415
September 202417
August 202411

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20256
May 20253
April 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20248
November 20248
October 20248
September 20245
August 20248

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
August 20246

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
February 20256
January 20253
December 20249
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

High Crime Locations Christchurch Town in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Christchurch Town postcode area is presented below.

1. Stony Lane South (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
2. High Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Fairfield (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Regent Way (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Public order1
6. Church Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
7. Monkswell Green (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Avon Buildings (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
9. Bargates (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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