Crap Towns / Christchurch / Reported problems
What gets reported on FixMyStreet in Christchurch?
In the year to 29 October 2026, 24 problems in Christchurch were reported on FixMyStreet: 4.9 per 10,000 people, 76% lower than the typical town's 20.4. Top of the list: potholes and bad road surfaces, with 10 reports (2.0 per 10,000 people, 41% lower than the typical town's 3.4).
| Problem | Reports | Per 10,000 | Typical town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potholes and road surface | 10 | 2.0 | 3.4 |
| Fly-tipping | 1 | 0.2 | 1.1 |
| Litter and bins | 0 | 0.0 | 0.9 |
| Dog fouling | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Graffiti and fly-posting | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Street lights | 1 | 0.2 | 0.7 |
| Abandoned vehicles | 2 | 0.4 | 0.9 |
| Everything else | 10 | 2.0 | 10.6 |
| Town | Distance | Reports per 10,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| New Milton | 6.3 km | 136 |
| Ashley | 8.1 km | 128 |
| Lymington | 13.6 km | 124 |
| Ringwood | 12.4 km | 85.3 |
| Barton on Sea | 6.2 km | 76.9 |
| Ashley Heath | 11.6 km | 58.7 |
| Ferndown | 12.9 km | 41.5 |
| West Moors | 13.4 km | 27.8 |
| Christchurch | – | 4.9 |
| Bournemouth | 9.1 km | 4.5 |
| Poole | 14.8 km | 2.6 |
| The typical town | – | 20.4 |