Crime Rate in Christchurch: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Christchurch

The total recorded crimes in Christchurch, Guildford, UK in March 2025 are around 20 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Christchurch crime rate of 2.58 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Christchurch Crime Hotspots

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

  • Urnfield Close with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 2

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Christchurch has recorded 20 crimes with crime rate of 2.58 ranking 18th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Guildford)CrimesRank (Guildford)CrimesRank (Guildford)
Friary and St Nicolas340 14,049 13,511 1
Holy Trinity113 21,387 21,386 2
Onslow55 5896 3796 3
Stoughton64 3861 4720 5
Stoke54 6734 5728 4
Westborough62 4702 6680 6
Ash South and Tongham34 10588 7497 7
Ash Wharf37 7471 10414 9
Worplesdon27 13510 8419 8
Burpham36 8340 14330 13
Lovelace23 16499 9323 14
Shalford36 9415 11370 10
Clandon and Horsley27 12306 17341 11
Merrow34 11310 16259 18
Tillingbourne20 17358 13295 16
Pilgrims25 14314 15301 15
Ash Vale25 15275 18260 17
Send17 19208 19161 19
Pirbright7 22164 20147 20
Effingham16 20120 22131 22
Normandy7 21157 21131 21

Christchurch Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
October 20242
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20248
April 20242

A total of 183 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202513
January 202518
December 202415
November 20248
October 20249
September 202414
August 202413
July 202420
June 202438
May 202420
April 20247

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 20251
November 20245
October 20248
August 20244
July 20246
June 202418
May 20246
April 20246

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20246

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20258
October 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

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 4 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
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Christchurch in March 2025

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

1. Urnfield Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Napier Gardens (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
5. Uplands Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. St Omer Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Ennismore Avenue (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Cranley Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Lindfield Gardens (Map)
Total1
Bicycle theft1
10. The Shimmings (Map)
Total1
Bicycle theft1

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