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Crime in Merley

Merley had 26 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 16.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 53rd of 53 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 80% below the middle Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area. Crime was down 24% on the three months before.

BH21, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Merley

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16.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
53 of 53Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole rank1st is the highest rate
-24%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common11 in 3 months

Month by month

12 Mar 12 Apr 10 May 3 Jun 9 Jul 14 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Merley. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1142%
anti-social behaviour1038%
public order28%
theft28%
burglary14%

Merley against Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

TypeMerley per 1,000Middle Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole areaChange
Violence6.924.4▼ 39%
Burglary0.62.9–
Vehicle crime04.1–
Anti-social behaviour6.321.7–
Theft and robbery1.36.1–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Wimborne Minster106.6▲ 48%
Bear Cross103.1▲ 49%
Canford Heath68.1▲ 24%
Colehill29.9▲ 91%
Broadstone29.2▼ 11%
Merley16.4▼ 24%
See every Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area ranked on the crime in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Merley a safe area?

Merley had about 16.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 53 of 53 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Merley?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (11), followed by anti-social behaviour (10) and public order (2).