Crime in Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole: statistics, rates and trends
400 crimes were recorded in Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in the 12 months to July 2026, 37.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 20% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole at a glance
- Crime trends in Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Types of crime in Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- What happened after crimes were reported in Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Population and deprivation in Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Questions about crime in Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- About this data
400 crimes were recorded in Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in the 12 months to July 2026, 37.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 20% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 141 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has the 3,519th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 400 | 35,434 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 37.8 | 86.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -20% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 10,595 | 408,967 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole was highest in the year to July 2019 (675 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (400). Over the whole period it fell 41%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 400 | 37.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 499 | 47.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 589 | 55.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 640 | 60.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 584 | 55.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 601 | 56.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 513 | 48.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 675 | 63.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 673 | 63.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 44 |
| June 2026 | 40 |
| May 2026 | 46 |
| April 2026 | 31 |
| March 2026 | 42 |
| February 2026 | 25 |
| January 2026 | 32 |
| December 2025 | 35 |
| November 2025 | 31 |
| October 2025 | 34 |
| September 2025 | 19 |
| August 2025 | 21 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+25%).
The largest falls were in burglary (-52%) and criminal damage and arson (-46%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 141 | 13.3 | 0.39 | -21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 80 | 7.6 | 0.49 | -5% |
| Shoplifting | 45 | 4.2 | 0.51 | -34% |
| Vehicle crime | 30 | 2.8 | 0.57 | +25% |
| Other theft | 23 | 2.2 | 0.34 | -21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 2.1 | 0.31 | -46% |
| Public order | 21 | 2.0 | 0.30 | -22% |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.0 | 0.29 | -52% |
| Drugs | 8 | 0.8 | 0.23 | +0% |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.7 | 0.31 | +75% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.5 | 0.57 | +25% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 0.29 | +0% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.14 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.11 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole recorded 141 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 35.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 20.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poole Town | 2,375 | 173.2 | +359% |
| Canford Heath | 820 | 58.2 | +54% |
| Parkstone | 655 | 54.1 | +43% |
| Newtown & Heatherlands | 1,381 | 75.7 | +100% |
| Creekmoor | 597 | 61.2 | +62% |
| Penn Hill | 598 | 50.0 | +32% |
| Hamworthy | 1,064 | 73.6 | +95% |
| Broadstone | 321 | 31.2 | -17% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Kenyon Close | 38 |
| On or near Fleets Lane | 34 |
| On or near Bushell Road | 21 |
| On or near Kings Close | 20 |
| On or near Dale Close | 17 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 16 |
| On or near Rose Crescent | 15 |
| On or near Old Farm Road | 14 |
| On or near Willis Way | 12 |
| On or near Devon Road | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 118 | 29.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 115 | 28.7% |
| Not recorded | 80 | 20.0% |
| Under investigation | 42 | 10.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 3.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 2.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 1.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.8% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has an estimated population of 10,595. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole sits in decile 8.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.3% |
| Social rented homes | 7.9% |
| Private rented homes | 11.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 |
Is Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole a safe place to live?
Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole recorded 37.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 141 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (80).
Is crime in Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole going up or down?
Recorded crime in Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole was down 20% on the year before: 400 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 499 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole is policed by Dorset. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.