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 February 2025 are around 80 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Christchurch Town crime rate of 2.84 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (5.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (260.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (133.33% increase)
Christchurch Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Riverlea Road with total crimes: 5
  • Millhams Street with total crimes: 5

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Christchurch Town has recorded 80 crimes with crime rate of 2.84 ranking 12th 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.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole)CrimesRank (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole)CrimesRank (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole)
Bournemouth Central475 16,661 14,127 1
Poole Town187 32,836 22,728 2
East Cliff & Springbourne214 22,700 32,618 3
Boscombe West131 52,541 42,251 4
Kinson134 42,139 51,939 5
Newtown & Heatherlands122 72,111 61,919 6
Westbourne & West Cliff124 62,095 71,744 7
Muscliff & Strouden Park99 81,540 101,465 8
Alderney & Bourne Valley85 101,736 81,402 10
Winton East97 91,698 91,406 9
Talbot & Branksome Woods51 191,279 121,312 11
Hamworthy74 151,351 111,229 12
Canford Cliffs83 111,084 151,119 14
Canford Heath80 131,024 171,128 13
Wallisdown & Winton West74 141,168 131,069 15
Burton & Grange60 17919 19939 16
Boscombe East & Pokesdown49 211,037 16932 17
Bearwood & Merley69 161,019 18837 19
Littledown & Iford56 18884 22827 20
Queen's Park49 20900 20755 22
Parkstone43 24891 21761 21
Penn Hill45 22746 23703 23
Creekmoor43 23651 24686 25
Moordown32 29553 28689 24
Commons28 30635 25540 28
Redhill & Northbourne40 25518 30429 30
Oakdale37 27608 26639 26
West Southbourne38 26579 27604 27
East Southbourne & Tuckton34 28540 29524 29
Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe17 33422 31395 31
Broadstone24 31359 32305 33
Highcliffe & Walkford19 32341 33349 32

Christchurch Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (82 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (70 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20247
September 20244
August 20248
July 202415
June 202420
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 104 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202514
January 20256
December 202414
November 20247
October 20249
September 20245
August 20246
July 20248
June 202416
May 20247
April 20246
March 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
February 20256
January 20253
December 20249
September 20243
August 20246
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
August 20246
July 20244
June 202414
May 202410
April 20248
March 20243

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
December 20248
November 20248
October 20248
September 20245
August 20248
July 20248
June 20248
May 202410
April 20244
March 20249

A total of 248 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202518
January 20255
December 202410
November 202422
October 202415
September 202417
August 202411
July 202422
June 202470
May 202416
April 202427
March 202415

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
July 20247
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242

A total of 347 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202521
January 202520
December 202423
November 202423
October 202424
September 202415
August 202433
July 202426
June 202482
May 202429
April 202425
March 202426

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20254
December 20247
November 20246
October 20243
September 20246
August 202410
July 202411
June 202418
May 20247
April 20247
March 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
April 20242

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241

High Crime Locations Christchurch Town in February 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Riverlea Road (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
3. Millhams Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Rotterdam Drive (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
7. Stony Lane South (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Ducking Stool Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Fairfield (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1

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