Crime in Hamworthy: statistics, rates and trends
1,101 crimes were recorded in Hamworthy in the 12 months to August 2026, 76.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Hamworthy
- Questions about crime in Hamworthy
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (401), anti-social behaviour (279) and criminal damage and arson (100) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,972nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Hamworthy | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,101 | 35,930 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 76.2 | 87.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 14,454 | 408,967 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hamworthy peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,389 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (1,091). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 10%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,101 | 76.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,091 | 75.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,270 | 87.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,344 | 93.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,263 | 87.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,287 | 89.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,389 | 96.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,146 | 79.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,228 | 85.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 122 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Hamworthy recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (26% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (75% below) and public order (54% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 37 to 65 and burglary rose from 31 to 50, while public order fell from 52 to 44.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 401 | 27.7 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 279 | 19.3 | 15.4 | -13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 100 | 6.9 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Other theft | 69 | 4.8 | 6.4 | -5% |
| Vehicle crime | 65 | 4.5 | 5.0 | +76% |
| Burglary | 50 | 3.5 | 3.6 | +61% |
| Public order | 44 | 3.0 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Shoplifting | 31 | 2.1 | 8.5 | -9% |
| Drugs | 25 | 1.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hamworthy; the highest is Poole Town (179.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Broadstone (30.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hamworthy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poole Town | 2,454 | 179.0 | +135% |
| Creekmoor | 591 | 60.6 | -20% |
| Oakdale | 424 | 40.0 | -47% |
| Parkstone | 690 | 57.0 | -25% |
| Broadstone | 309 | 30.1 | -61% |
| Canford Heath | 830 | 58.9 | -23% |
| Newtown & Heatherlands | 1,433 | 78.5 | +3% |
| Penn Hill | 611 | 51.1 | -33% |
The 10 locations below account for 35% of the crime recorded in Hamworthy over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Foreland Road” (69).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Foreland Road | 69 |
| On or near Station Road | 50 |
| On or near Rice Gardens | 44 |
| On or near Napier Road | 42 |
| On or near Parking Area | 36 |
| On or near Shipstal Close | 31 |
| On or near Supermarket | 30 |
| On or near Fitzworth Avenue | 27 |
| On or near Shapwick Road | 27 |
| On or near Blandford Road | 26 |
Of the 822 crimes in Hamworthy with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 279 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 308 | 37.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 280 | 34.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 91 | 11.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 33 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 31 | 3.8% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 25 | 3.0% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Hamworthy has an estimated population of 14,454 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.7%, against 7.9%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (23%, against 34%) and fewer households without a car (17%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hamworthy average decile 4.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Hamworthy | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 10.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Hamworthy a safe place to live?
Hamworthy recorded 76.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,972nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Hamworthy?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 401 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (279).
Is crime in Hamworthy going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hamworthy was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,101 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,091 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hamworthy?
About 14,454 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hamworthy?
Hamworthy is policed by Dorset.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.