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Crime in Oakdale

Oakdale had 164 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 42.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 48th of 53 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 48% below the middle Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area. Crime was up 6% on the three months before.

BH15, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Oakdale

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42.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
48 of 53Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole rank1st is the highest rate
+6%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common48 in 3 months

Month by month

47 Mar 44 Apr 64 May 54 Jun 54 Jul 56 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Oakdale. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence4829%
anti-social behaviour3924%
vehicle crime1811%
shoplifting159%
public order138%
criminal damage117%
theft106%
burglary42%

Oakdale against Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

TypeOakdale per 1,000Middle Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole areaChange
Violence12.424.4▼ 20%
Burglary12.9–
Vehicle crime4.74.1–
Anti-social behaviour10.121.7▲ 3%
Theft and robbery2.86.1–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Sterte253.3▲ 47%
Longfleet136.3▲ 34%
Poole133.4▲ 40%
Stanley Green111.3▲ 13%
Upper Parkstone85.3▲ 17%
Parkstone77.3▲ 34%
Oakdale42.4▲ 6%
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 Oakdale a safe area?

Oakdale had about 42.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 48 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 Oakdale?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (48), followed by anti-social behaviour (39) and vehicle crime (18).