WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Dorset Police Police

Crime in Highcliffe & Walkford, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Comprehensive safety analysis for Highcliffe & Walkford, localized within Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

Total Crimes

15
trending_up +66.7% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

19.89per 1k
trending_down -4.3% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Total Population

10,005

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences6
Anti-social Behaviour4
Criminal Damage & Arson2
Burglary1
Other Theft1
Drug Offences1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Kilmington Way Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Supermarket Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Upper Gordon Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1
On or near Braemar Drive Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1
On or near Roeshot Crescent Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Rothesay Drive Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1
On or near Abbots Close Map
Other theft: 1
1
On or near Marlpit Drive Map
Criminal damage and arson: 1
1
On or near William Close Map
Criminal damage and arson: 1
1
On or near Walkford Way Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1

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Safety comparison within Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district.

Local Rank

#1safest in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

National Safety

Top 3%Safest

City Average

79.13per 1k

Local Policing

New Milton

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Local Priorities

Rural

Issued: 1 May 2026

Status Update

Rural Farm Machinery Theft - typically peaks over winter months. We will tackle offenders and work with land owners and farmers to help prevent offending.

ASB

Issued: 1 May 2026

Status Update

We will continue to tackle the common ASB reported issues, in particular ASB drug related incidents. We will identify and increase visible patrols in areas that have been raised as ASB concerns.

Retail

Issued: 1 May 2026

Status Update

We will focus on tackling retail theft, anti-social behaviour, and organised crime. Working with partners to reduce crime, reassure the public, and keep shopping areas, high streets and the like safe.

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