Crime Rate in Oakdale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Oakdale

The total recorded crimes in Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK in February 2025 are around 37 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Oakdale crime rate of 1.64 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 Oakdale, encompassing approximately 22,624 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
Oakdale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kenyon Close with total crimes: 6
  • Bushell Road with total crimes: 3
  • Kings Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Oakdale?

To understand the safety of Oakdale, we need to analyze Oakdale 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, Oakdale demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 608 crimes compared to 1353.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Oakdale recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 32 other cities.

    • In 2023, Oakdale had fewer crimes than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 639 crimes compared to 1,190. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Oakdale recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 32 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Oakdale Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Oakdale has recorded 37 crimes with crime rate of 1.64 ranking 27th out of 32 in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK

In 2024, the total Oakdale crimes were 608. The crime rate of Oakdale in 2024 was 26.87 (year) or 2.24 (month) ranking it 26 dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

In 2023, the total crimes in Oakdale were around 639 crimes with yearly crime rate of 28.24 (year) or 2.35 (month) ranking 26 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
Christchurch Town80 121,099 14914 18
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
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

Oakdale 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 12 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 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 (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
May 20246
April 20245
March 20242

A total of 213 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202512
January 202516
December 202413
November 202423
October 202414
September 202414
August 202411
July 202411
June 202440
May 202419
April 202418
March 202422

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20256
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 202412
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20256
December 20245
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 202416
May 20241
April 20244
March 20245

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20244
October 20243
September 20247
August 20241
July 20243
June 202412
May 202410
April 20242
March 20244

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20258
December 20245
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20245
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242
April 20247
March 20243

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244

A total of 113 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20246
October 20245
September 202413
August 20248
July 20248
June 202424
May 202419
April 202411
March 202410

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
March 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Oakdale in February 2025

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

1. Kenyon Close (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Other crime1
2. Bushell Road (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Kings Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Fleets Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
5. Connell Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
6. Vicarage Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
7. Dale Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Dale Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Kenyon Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Oakdale Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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