Crime Rate in Christchurch: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Christchurch

The total recorded crimes in Christchurch, Guildford, UK in July 2025 are around 44 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Christchurch crime rate of 5.68 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, encompassing approximately 7,750 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Christchurch Crime Hotspots

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

  • A3100 with total crimes: 5
  • Hilgay with total crimes: 4
  • Elgin Gardens with total crimes: 4

How safe is Christchurch?

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

  • Relative to Guildford:

    • In 2024, Christchurch demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Guildford average, with 385 crimes compared to 639.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Christchurch recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 21 other areas in the Guildford.

    • In 2023, Christchurch had fewer crimes than the Guildford average, with 334 crimes compared to 570. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Christchurch recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 21 other areas in the Guildford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Christchurch Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Christchurch has recorded 44 crimes with crime rate of 5.68 ranking 9th out of 21 in the Guildford, UK

In 2024, the total Christchurch crimes were 385. The crime rate of Christchurch in 2024 was 49.68 (year) or 4.14 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Guildford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Christchurch were around 334 crimes with yearly crime rate of 43.10 (year) or 3.59 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Guildford.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Christchurch)CrimesRank (Christchurch)CrimesRank (Christchurch)
Friary and St Nicolas330 14,049 13,511 1
Holy Trinity146 21,387 21,386 2
Onslow77 5896 3796 3
Merrow77 3310 16259 18
Stoke61 7734 5728 4
Stoughton77 4861 4720 5
Westborough69 6702 6680 6
Ash South and Tongham43 10588 7497 7
Worplesdon52 8510 8419 8
Ash Wharf31 14471 10414 9
Lovelace29 15499 9323 14
Shalford39 11415 11370 10
Clandon and Horsley37 12306 17341 11
Burpham26 17340 14330 13
Tillingbourne32 13358 13295 16
Pilgrims21 18314 15301 15
Ash Vale27 16275 18260 17
Send17 20208 19161 19
Normandy19 19157 21131 21
Pirbright11 21164 20147 20
Effingham9 22120 22131 22

Christchurch 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 22 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 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 Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 162 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202522
May 202512
April 20258
March 20258
February 202513
January 202518
December 202415
November 20248
October 20249
September 202414
August 202413

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
March 20253
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202510
May 20255
April 20252
March 20252
February 20255
January 20251
November 20245
October 20248
August 20244

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20258
March 20251
February 20255
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
October 20242
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20258
October 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
January 20252
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
March 20251

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

MonthCount
June 20251

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

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20251

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Christchurch in July 2025

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

1. A3100 (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Hilgay (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Elgin Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Lido Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
6. Howard Gardens (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Kyngeshene Gardens (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Cranley Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
9. St Mildred'S Road (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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