Crime in Rodwell & Wyke: statistics, rates and trends
728 crimes were recorded in Rodwell & Wyke in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Rodwell & Wyke at a glance
- Crime trends in Rodwell & Wyke
- Types of crime in Rodwell & Wyke
- Rodwell & Wyke compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Rodwell & Wyke
- What happened after crimes were reported in Rodwell & Wyke
- Population and deprivation in Rodwell & Wyke
- Questions about crime in Rodwell & Wyke
- About this data
728 crimes were recorded in Rodwell & Wyke in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 342 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Rodwell & Wyke has the 2,924th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Rodwell & Wyke | Dorset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 728 | 20,740 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.4 | 53.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 13,890 | 389,947 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Rodwell & Wyke was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,253 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (728). Over the whole period it fell 34%, 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 | 728 | 52.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 810 | 58.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 827 | 59.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 940 | 67.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 937 | 67.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,073 | 77.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,253 | 90.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,223 | 88.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,110 | 79.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 104 |
| June 2026 | 57 |
| May 2026 | 69 |
| April 2026 | 54 |
| March 2026 | 60 |
| February 2026 | 48 |
| January 2026 | 44 |
| December 2025 | 54 |
| November 2025 | 58 |
| October 2025 | 71 |
| September 2025 | 40 |
| August 2025 | 69 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Rodwell & Wyke 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 shoplifting (+67%). The largest falls were in other theft (-47%) and public order (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 342 | 24.6 | 0.72 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 159 | 11.4 | 0.75 | -17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 57 | 4.1 | 0.61 | -2% |
| Public order | 42 | 3.0 | 0.46 | -22% |
| Shoplifting | 35 | 2.5 | 0.30 | +67% |
| Burglary | 26 | 1.9 | 0.53 | +86% |
| Other theft | 25 | 1.8 | 0.28 | -47% |
| Drugs | 13 | 0.9 | 0.29 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 0.8 | 0.16 | -42% |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.4 | 0.20 | -65% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.3 | 0.21 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.26 | +200% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.2 | 0.22 | -57% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 0.09 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Rodwell & Wyke
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Rodwell & Wyke recorded 342 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 47.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Rodwell & Wyke
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Rodwell & Wyke recorded 159 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 21.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Rodwell & Wyke
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Rodwell & Wyke recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Rodwell & Wyke
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Rodwell & Wyke recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Rodwell & Wyke
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Rodwell & Wyke recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Rodwell & Wyke
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Rodwell & Wyke recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 86% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Rodwell & Wyke
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Rodwell & Wyke recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Rodwell & Wyke
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Rodwell & Wyke recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Rodwell & Wyke
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Rodwell & Wyke recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Rodwell & Wyke
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Rodwell & Wyke recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 65% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Rodwell & Wyke
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Rodwell & Wyke recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Rodwell & Wyke
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Rodwell & Wyke recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Rodwell & Wyke
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Rodwell & Wyke recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Rodwell & Wyke
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Rodwell & Wyke recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Rodwell & Wyke, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Rodwell & Wyke.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rodwell & Wyke |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westham | 958 | 98.9 | +89% |
| Melcombe Regis | 1,820 | 370.1 | +606% |
| Chickerell | 565 | 62.4 | +19% |
| Radipole | 708 | 84.2 | +61% |
| Upwey & Broadwey | 210 | 55.6 | +6% |
| Littlemoor & Preston | 630 | 56.3 | +7% |
| Portland | 884 | 64.3 | +23% |
| Winterborne & Broadmayne | 103 | 24.5 | -53% |
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 Rodwell & Wyke over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Douglas Road | 28 |
| On or near Supermarket | 28 |
| On or near Chapelhay Street | 25 |
| On or near Verne Road | 24 |
| On or near James Street | 22 |
| On or near Portmore Gardens | 21 |
| On or near Bradford Road | 17 |
| On or near Spring Gardens | 16 |
| On or near Franchise Street | 13 |
| On or near Overlands Road | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Rodwell & Wyke 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 | 249 | 34.2% |
| Not recorded | 159 | 21.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 120 | 16.5% |
| Under investigation | 79 | 10.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 33 | 4.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 22 | 3.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 2.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 1.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 12 | 1.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 1.5% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 1.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% |
Rodwell & Wyke has an estimated population of 13,890. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Rodwell & Wyke sits in decile 4.9, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Rodwell & Wyke |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.6% |
| Private rented homes | 18.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.9 |
Is Rodwell & Wyke a safe place to live?
Rodwell & Wyke recorded 52.4 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 Rodwell & Wyke?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 342 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (159).
Is crime in Rodwell & Wyke going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rodwell & Wyke was down 10% on the year before: 728 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 810 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Rodwell & Wyke?
Rodwell & Wyke 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 Rodwell & Wyke. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.