Crime in Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole: statistics, rates and trends
424 crimes were recorded in Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in the 12 months to August 2026, 40.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Questions about crime in Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (143), anti-social behaviour (85) and shoplifting (44) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,448th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 424 | 35,930 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 40.0 | 87.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,595 | 408,967 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole of any year here (424 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 38%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 424 | 40.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 482 | 45.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 576 | 54.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 641 | 60.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 587 | 55.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 595 | 56.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 517 | 48.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 647 | 61.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 684 | 64.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 45 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and criminal damage and arson (66% below) and public order (65% below) were well below it. On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 23 to 33, while criminal damage and arson fell from 38 to 24 and shoplifting fell from 67 to 44.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 143 | 13.5 | 34.2 | -19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 85 | 8.0 | 15.4 | +6% |
| Shoplifting | 44 | 4.2 | 8.5 | -34% |
| Vehicle crime | 33 | 3.1 | 5.0 | +43% |
| Other theft | 29 | 2.7 | 6.4 | +4% |
| Public order | 25 | 2.4 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 2.3 | 6.7 | -37% |
| Burglary | 14 | 1.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole; the highest is Poole Town (179.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Broadstone (30.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poole Town | 2,454 | 179.0 | +347% |
| Canford Heath | 830 | 58.9 | +47% |
| Parkstone | 690 | 57.0 | +42% |
| Newtown & Heatherlands | 1,433 | 78.5 | +96% |
| Creekmoor | 591 | 60.6 | +52% |
| Penn Hill | 611 | 51.1 | +28% |
| Hamworthy | 1,101 | 76.2 | +90% |
| Broadstone | 309 | 30.1 | -25% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Kenyon Close” (38).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Kenyon Close | 38 |
| On or near Fleets Lane | 36 |
| On or near Kings Close | 24 |
| On or near Bushell Road | 21 |
| On or near Dale Close | 17 |
| On or near Rose Crescent | 17 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 15 |
| On or near Willis Way | 13 |
| On or near Kenyon Road | 12 |
| On or near Old Farm Road | 12 |
Of the 339 crimes in Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 85 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 120 | 35.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 120 | 35.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 54 | 15.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 3.2% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 2.1% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has an estimated population of 10,595 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (7.9%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%) and less private renting (12%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average decile 8.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole a safe place to live?
Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole recorded 40.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,448th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 143 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (85).
Is crime in Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole going up or down?
Recorded crime in Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole was down 12% on the year before: 424 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 482 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
About 10,595 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole is policed by Dorset.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.