Crime in Hamworthy: statistics, rates and trends
1,064 crimes were recorded in Hamworthy in the 12 months to July 2026, 73.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Hamworthy at a glance
- Crime trends in Hamworthy
- Types of crime in Hamworthy
- Hamworthy compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hamworthy
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hamworthy
- Population and deprivation in Hamworthy
- Questions about crime in Hamworthy
- About this data
1,064 crimes were recorded in Hamworthy in the 12 months to July 2026, 73.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 386 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hamworthy has the 2,078th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hamworthy | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,064 | 35,434 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 73.6 | 86.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 14,454 | 408,967 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hamworthy was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,370 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,064). Over the whole period it fell 13%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,064 | 73.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,118 | 77.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,277 | 88.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,305 | 90.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,276 | 88.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,329 | 91.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,370 | 94.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,141 | 78.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,228 | 85.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 132 |
| June 2026 | 93 |
| May 2026 | 87 |
| April 2026 | 105 |
| March 2026 | 92 |
| February 2026 | 92 |
| January 2026 | 71 |
| December 2025 | 90 |
| November 2025 | 71 |
| October 2025 | 86 |
| September 2025 | 60 |
| August 2025 | 85 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hamworthy over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+52%) and burglary (+24%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-31%) and other theft (-18%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 386 | 26.7 | 0.78 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 275 | 19.0 | 1.24 | -14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 96 | 6.6 | 0.98 | -7% |
| Vehicle crime | 64 | 4.4 | 0.90 | +52% |
| Other theft | 61 | 4.2 | 0.66 | -18% |
| Public order | 50 | 3.5 | 0.52 | +0% |
| Burglary | 46 | 3.2 | 0.90 | +24% |
| Shoplifting | 31 | 2.1 | 0.26 | -31% |
| Drugs | 21 | 1.5 | 0.44 | +162% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 0.8 | 0.92 | +38% |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.6 | 0.26 | -38% |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.6 | 0.41 | +14% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.4 | 0.43 | +200% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.04 | -80% |
Violence and sexual offences in Hamworthy
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hamworthy recorded 386 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 36.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hamworthy
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hamworthy recorded 275 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 25.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hamworthy
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hamworthy recorded 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hamworthy
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hamworthy recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 52% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hamworthy
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hamworthy recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hamworthy
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hamworthy recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hamworthy
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hamworthy recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hamworthy
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hamworthy recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hamworthy
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hamworthy recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 162% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hamworthy
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hamworthy recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hamworthy
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hamworthy recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hamworthy
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hamworthy recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hamworthy
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hamworthy recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hamworthy
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hamworthy recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hamworthy, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hamworthy.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hamworthy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poole Town | 2,375 | 173.2 | +135% |
| Creekmoor | 597 | 61.2 | -17% |
| Oakdale | 400 | 37.8 | -49% |
| Parkstone | 655 | 54.1 | -26% |
| Broadstone | 321 | 31.2 | -58% |
| Canford Heath | 820 | 58.2 | -21% |
| Newtown & Heatherlands | 1,381 | 75.7 | +3% |
| Penn Hill | 598 | 50.0 | -32% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Hamworthy over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Foreland Road | 76 |
| On or near Station Road | 51 |
| On or near Rice Gardens | 43 |
| On or near Napier Road | 36 |
| On or near Parking Area | 36 |
| On or near Blandford Road | 29 |
| On or near Shipstal Close | 29 |
| On or near Supermarket | 29 |
| On or near Shapwick Road | 27 |
| On or near Fitzworth Avenue | 26 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hamworthy over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 307 | 28.9% |
| Not recorded | 275 | 25.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 270 | 25.4% |
| Under investigation | 75 | 7.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 35 | 3.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 2.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 19 | 1.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 1.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.1% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 1.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.6% |
Hamworthy has an estimated population of 14,454. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hamworthy sits in decile 4.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hamworthy |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.9% |
| Social rented homes | 18.2% |
| Private rented homes | 20.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 10.3% |
Is Hamworthy a safe place to live?
Hamworthy recorded 73.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Hamworthy?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 386 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (275).
Is crime in Hamworthy going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hamworthy was down 5% on the year before: 1,064 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,118 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hamworthy?
Hamworthy is policed by Dorset. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Hamworthy. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.