Crime in Upwey & Broadwey: statistics, rates and trends
228 crimes were recorded in Upwey & Broadwey in the 12 months to August 2026, 60.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 42% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Upwey & Broadwey at a glance
- Crime trends in Upwey & Broadwey
- Types of crime in Upwey & Broadwey
- Upwey & Broadwey compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Upwey & Broadwey
- What happened after crimes were reported in Upwey & Broadwey
- Demographics of Upwey & Broadwey
- Questions about crime in Upwey & Broadwey
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (73), violence and sexual offences (63) and shoplifting (33) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,600th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Upwey & Broadwey | Dorset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 228 | 21,072 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 60.4 | 54.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +42% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 3,775 | 389,947 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Upwey & Broadwey peaked in the year to August 2018 (249 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (160). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 228 | 60.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 160 | 42.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 160 | 42.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 167 | 44.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 203 | 53.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 196 | 51.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 238 | 63.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 195 | 51.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 249 | 66.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 29 |
| July 2026 | 37 |
| June 2026 | 15 |
| May 2026 | 18 |
| April 2026 | 25 |
| March 2026 | 14 |
| February 2026 | 10 |
| January 2026 | 17 |
| December 2025 | 14 |
| November 2025 | 25 |
| October 2025 | 18 |
| September 2025 | 6 |
Compared with England and Wales, Upwey & Broadwey recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (26% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (51% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 46 to 73 and violence and sexual offences rose from 54 to 63.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 73 | 19.3 | 15.4 | +59% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 63 | 16.7 | 34.2 | +17% |
| Shoplifting | 33 | 8.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other theft | 14 | 3.7 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 3.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 2.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 8 | 2.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 8 | 2.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Upwey & Broadwey; the highest is Melcombe Regis (383.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Winterborne & Broadmayne (23.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Upwey & Broadwey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Littlemoor & Preston | 636 | 56.9 | -6% |
| Radipole | 711 | 84.5 | +40% |
| Melcombe Regis | 1,884 | 383.1 | +534% |
| Chickerell | 571 | 63.1 | +4% |
| Westham | 971 | 100.2 | +66% |
| Rodwell & Wyke | 745 | 53.6 | -11% |
| Winterborne & Broadmayne | 97 | 23.1 | -62% |
| Dorchester West | 735 | 101.7 | +68% |
The 10 locations below account for 86% of the crime recorded in Upwey & Broadwey over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (43).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 43 |
| On or near Dorchester Road | 28 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 27 |
| On or near Nottington Lane | 21 |
| On or near Court Road | 20 |
| On or near B3159 | 19 |
| On or near Lancaster Road | 14 |
| On or near The Ridgeway | 13 |
| On or near Greenway Close | 8 |
| On or near Hillfield Close | 4 |
Of the 155 crimes in Upwey & Broadwey with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 73 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 50 | 32.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 42 | 27.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 22 | 14.2% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 5.2% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 5.2% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 3.9% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 3.9% | 0.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 2.6% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 2.6% | 0.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 3 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
Upwey & Broadwey has an estimated population of 3,775 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (2.4%, against 17.1%), an older population (34%, against 19%) and more retired residents (37%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Upwey & Broadwey average decile 7.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Upwey & Broadwey | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 36.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 2.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Upwey & Broadwey a safe place to live?
Upwey & Broadwey recorded 60.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,600th 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 Upwey & Broadwey?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 73 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (63).
Is crime in Upwey & Broadwey going up or down?
Recorded crime in Upwey & Broadwey was up 42% on the year before: 228 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 160 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Upwey & Broadwey?
About 3,775 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 34% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Upwey & Broadwey?
Upwey & Broadwey 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.