Crime in Rodwell & Wyke: statistics, rates and trends
745 crimes were recorded in Rodwell & Wyke in the 12 months to August 2026, 53.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Rodwell & Wyke
- Questions about crime in Rodwell & Wyke
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (340), anti-social behaviour (174) and criminal damage and arson (56) made up 77% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,875th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Rodwell & Wyke | Dorset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 745 | 21,072 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 53.6 | 54.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 13,890 | 389,947 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Rodwell & Wyke of any year here (745 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 35%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 745 | 53.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 794 | 57.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 821 | 59.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 953 | 68.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 929 | 66.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,054 | 75.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,239 | 89.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,225 | 88.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,149 | 82.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 86 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (71% below) and shoplifting (63% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft fell from 43 to 26 and 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 | 340 | 24.5 | 34.2 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 174 | 12.5 | 15.4 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 56 | 4.0 | 6.7 | +2% |
| Public order | 44 | 3.2 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Shoplifting | 44 | 3.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other theft | 26 | 1.9 | 6.4 | -40% |
| Burglary | 20 | 1.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 0.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Rodwell & Wyke; the highest is Melcombe Regis (383.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Winterborne & Broadmayne (23.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rodwell & Wyke |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westham | 971 | 100.2 | +87% |
| Melcombe Regis | 1,884 | 383.1 | +614% |
| Chickerell | 571 | 63.1 | +18% |
| Radipole | 711 | 84.5 | +58% |
| Upwey & Broadwey | 228 | 60.4 | +13% |
| Littlemoor & Preston | 636 | 56.9 | +6% |
| Portland | 912 | 66.3 | +24% |
| Winterborne & Broadmayne | 97 | 23.1 | -57% |
The 10 locations below account for 29% of the crime recorded in Rodwell & Wyke over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Verne Road” (29).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Verne Road | 29 |
| On or near Chapelhay Street | 28 |
| On or near Supermarket | 28 |
| On or near Douglas Road | 26 |
| On or near Portmore Gardens | 22 |
| On or near James Street | 20 |
| On or near Bradford Road | 19 |
| On or near Spring Gardens | 17 |
| On or near Parking Area | 15 |
| On or near Tennyson Road | 13 |
Of the 571 crimes in Rodwell & Wyke with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 174 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 249 | 43.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 126 | 22.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 73 | 12.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 36 | 6.3% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 3.2% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 14 | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Rodwell & Wyke has an estimated population of 13,890 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (29%, against 19%), more retired residents (32%, against 22%) and fewer students (4.6%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Rodwell & Wyke average decile 4.9 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Rodwell & Wyke | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Rodwell & Wyke a safe place to live?
Rodwell & Wyke recorded 53.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,875th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Rodwell & Wyke?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 340 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (174).
Is crime in Rodwell & Wyke going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rodwell & Wyke was down 6% on the year before: 745 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 794 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Rodwell & Wyke?
About 13,890 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 29% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Rodwell & Wyke?
Rodwell & Wyke 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.