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Burglary Rates in Christchurch Town

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Christchurch Town recorded 48 burglaries in the last 12 months. Even around the UK mid-range, a visible, professionally installed alarm makes your home a harder target.

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Burglaries (12 months)

48

3.57 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

1,103

82.1 per 1,000 residents

6% above the UK average33% above the South West regional average

How does Christchurch Town rank?

Within Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

10 of 33 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

67th percentile

Around the UK mid-range

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

1
4
3
1
5
6
7
7
5
3
3
3
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Anti-social Behaviour
333
30%
Violence & Sexual
320
29%
Other Crime
250
23%
Shoplifting
90
8%
Burglary
48
4%
Vehicle Crime
38
3%
Drug Offences
11
1%
Robbery
8
1%
Theft from Person
5
0%

Property mix in Christchurch Town

Source: Census 2021 · 6,248 households

Detached 26%Semi-detached 22%Terraced 21%Flats 31%

The most common property type in Christchurch Town is Flats. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Christchurch Town homeowners

Most homes in Christchurch Town are flats, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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