Crime in Newtown & Heatherlands: statistics, rates and trends
1,381 crimes were recorded in Newtown & Heatherlands in the 12 months to July 2026, 75.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Newtown & Heatherlands at a glance
- Crime trends in Newtown & Heatherlands
- Types of crime in Newtown & Heatherlands
- Newtown & Heatherlands compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Newtown & Heatherlands
- What happened after crimes were reported in Newtown & Heatherlands
- Population and deprivation in Newtown & Heatherlands
- Questions about crime in Newtown & Heatherlands
- About this data
1,381 crimes were recorded in Newtown & Heatherlands in the 12 months to July 2026, 75.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 442 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Newtown & Heatherlands has the 2,001st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Newtown & Heatherlands | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,381 | 35,434 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 75.7 | 86.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 18,247 | 408,967 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Newtown & Heatherlands was highest in the year to July 2020 (2,152 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,381). Over the whole period it fell 30%, 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 | 1,381 | 75.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,410 | 77.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,558 | 85.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,654 | 90.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,961 | 107.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,146 | 117.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,152 | 117.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,075 | 113.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,985 | 108.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 140 |
| June 2026 | 139 |
| May 2026 | 134 |
| April 2026 | 116 |
| March 2026 | 106 |
| February 2026 | 105 |
| January 2026 | 114 |
| December 2025 | 107 |
| November 2025 | 99 |
| October 2025 | 110 |
| September 2025 | 115 |
| August 2025 | 96 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Newtown & Heatherlands 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. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+33%) and burglary (+12%). The largest falls were in public order (-23%) and shoplifting (-15%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 442 | 24.2 | 0.71 | -14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 356 | 19.5 | 1.27 | +33% |
| Shoplifting | 120 | 6.6 | 0.79 | -15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 114 | 6.2 | 0.92 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 96 | 5.3 | 1.07 | +4% |
| Other theft | 89 | 4.9 | 0.76 | +7% |
| Public order | 56 | 3.1 | 0.46 | -23% |
| Burglary | 47 | 2.6 | 0.73 | +12% |
| Drugs | 19 | 1.0 | 0.32 | -14% |
| Robbery | 15 | 0.8 | 0.61 | +88% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.5 | 0.60 | -40% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.5 | 0.51 | +29% |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.3 | 0.16 | -54% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 0.10 | -25% |
Violence and sexual offences in Newtown & Heatherlands
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Newtown & Heatherlands recorded 442 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 32.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Newtown & Heatherlands
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Newtown & Heatherlands recorded 356 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 25.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Newtown & Heatherlands
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Newtown & Heatherlands recorded 120 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Newtown & Heatherlands
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Newtown & Heatherlands recorded 114 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Newtown & Heatherlands
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Newtown & Heatherlands recorded 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Newtown & Heatherlands
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Newtown & Heatherlands recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Newtown & Heatherlands
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Newtown & Heatherlands recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Newtown & Heatherlands
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Newtown & Heatherlands recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Newtown & Heatherlands
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Newtown & Heatherlands recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Newtown & Heatherlands
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Newtown & Heatherlands recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 88% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Newtown & Heatherlands
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Newtown & Heatherlands recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Newtown & Heatherlands
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Newtown & Heatherlands recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Newtown & Heatherlands
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Newtown & Heatherlands recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Newtown & Heatherlands
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Newtown & Heatherlands recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Newtown & Heatherlands, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Newtown & Heatherlands.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Newtown & Heatherlands |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alderney & Bourne Valley | 1,346 | 80.1 | +6% |
| Parkstone | 655 | 54.1 | -28% |
| Penn Hill | 598 | 50.0 | -34% |
| Oakdale | 400 | 37.8 | -50% |
| Canford Heath | 820 | 58.2 | -23% |
| Canford Cliffs | 687 | 83.0 | +10% |
| Poole Town | 2,375 | 173.2 | +129% |
| Talbot & Branksome Woods | 1,020 | 70.5 | -7% |
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 Newtown & Heatherlands over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 80 |
| On or near Hillcrest Road | 73 |
| On or near Theme/Adventure Park | 60 |
| On or near Yarrow Road | 54 |
| On or near Supermarket | 52 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 48 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 37 |
| On or near Ringwood Road | 33 |
| On or near Chubbs Mews | 31 |
| On or near Hilton Close | 28 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Newtown & Heatherlands 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 387 | 28.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 359 | 26.0% |
| Not recorded | 356 | 25.8% |
| Under investigation | 115 | 8.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 39 | 2.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 2.0% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 1.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 22 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 1.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 18 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
Newtown & Heatherlands has an estimated population of 18,247. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Newtown & Heatherlands sits in decile 5.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Newtown & Heatherlands |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.0% |
| Social rented homes | 12.9% |
| Private rented homes | 21.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 |
Is Newtown & Heatherlands a safe place to live?
Newtown & Heatherlands recorded 75.7 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 Newtown & Heatherlands?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 442 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (356).
Is crime in Newtown & Heatherlands going up or down?
Recorded crime in Newtown & Heatherlands was down 2% on the year before: 1,381 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,410 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Newtown & Heatherlands?
Newtown & Heatherlands 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 Newtown & Heatherlands. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.