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Burglary Rates in Oakdale

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West, England

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

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Oakdale recorded 26 burglaries in the last 12 months. Burglary here is 52% below the UK average. A good alarm system helps keep it that way.

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Burglaries (12 months)

26

1.64 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

761

47.9 per 1,000 residents

52% below the UK average39% below the South West regional average

How does Oakdale rank?

Within Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

30 of 33 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

24th percentile

Higher crime than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

2
3
4
2
1
1
1
3
4
2
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

Violence & Sexual
262
34%
Anti-social Behaviour
189
25%
Other Crime
151
20%
Shoplifting
71
9%
Vehicle Crime
36
5%
Burglary
26
3%
Drug Offences
19
2%
Theft from Person
5
1%
Robbery
2
0%

Property mix in Oakdale

Source: Census 2021 · 6,553 households

Detached 48%Semi-detached 27%Terraced 8%Flats 18%

The most common property type in Oakdale is Detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Oakdale homeowners

Most homes in Oakdale are detached, 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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