Crime in Upwey & Broadwey: statistics, rates and trends
210 crimes were recorded in Upwey & Broadwey in the 12 months to July 2026, 55.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 33% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Upwey & Broadwey
- Questions about crime in Upwey & Broadwey
- About this data
210 crimes were recorded in Upwey & Broadwey in the 12 months to July 2026, 55.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 33% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 64 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Upwey & Broadwey has the 2,794th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Upwey & Broadwey | Dorset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 210 | 20,740 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 55.6 | 53.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +33% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 3,775 | 389,947 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Upwey & Broadwey was highest in the year to July 2018 (255 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (156). Over the whole period it fell 18%, 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 | 210 | 55.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 158 | 41.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 170 | 45.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 156 | 41.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 212 | 56.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 196 | 51.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 235 | 62.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 209 | 55.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 255 | 67.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 11 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Upwey & Broadwey 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 anti-social behaviour (+45%) and violence and sexual offences (+24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 64 | 17.0 | 1.11 | +45% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 63 | 16.7 | 0.49 | +24% |
| Shoplifting | 31 | 8.2 | 0.99 | +158% |
| Other theft | 11 | 2.9 | 0.46 | +22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 2.6 | 0.39 | -38% |
| Public order | 9 | 2.4 | 0.36 | -18% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 2.4 | 0.48 | +0% |
| Burglary | 8 | 2.1 | 0.60 | +300% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.5 | 0.25 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.3 | 0.08 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.3 | 0.27 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.3 | 0.16 | -50% |
Anti-social behaviour in Upwey & Broadwey
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Upwey & Broadwey recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 30.5% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Upwey & Broadwey
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Upwey & Broadwey recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 30.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Upwey & Broadwey
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Upwey & Broadwey recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 158% on the year before. It made up 14.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Upwey & Broadwey
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Upwey & Broadwey recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Upwey & Broadwey
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Upwey & Broadwey recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Upwey & Broadwey
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Upwey & Broadwey recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Upwey & Broadwey
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Upwey & Broadwey recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Upwey & Broadwey
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Upwey & Broadwey recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Upwey & Broadwey
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Upwey & Broadwey recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Upwey & Broadwey
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Upwey & Broadwey recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Upwey & Broadwey
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Upwey & Broadwey recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Upwey & Broadwey
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Upwey & Broadwey recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Upwey & Broadwey, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Upwey & Broadwey.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Upwey & Broadwey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Littlemoor & Preston | 630 | 56.3 | +1% |
| Radipole | 708 | 84.2 | +51% |
| Melcombe Regis | 1,820 | 370.1 | +565% |
| Chickerell | 565 | 62.4 | +12% |
| Westham | 958 | 98.9 | +78% |
| Rodwell & Wyke | 728 | 52.4 | -6% |
| Winterborne & Broadmayne | 103 | 24.5 | -56% |
| Dorchester West | 717 | 99.2 | +78% |
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 Upwey & Broadwey over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 42 |
| On or near Dorchester Road | 24 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 24 |
| On or near Court Road | 19 |
| On or near Nottington Lane | 19 |
| On or near B3159 | 15 |
| On or near The Ridgeway | 12 |
| On or near Lancaster Road | 11 |
| On or near Greenway Close | 9 |
| On or near Willerby Close | 4 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Upwey & Broadwey 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Not recorded | 64 | 30.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 48 | 22.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 43 | 20.5% |
| Under investigation | 16 | 7.6% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 3.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 3.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 2.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 2.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 2.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 3 | 1.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.5% |
Upwey & Broadwey has an estimated population of 3,775. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Upwey & Broadwey sits in decile 7.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Upwey & Broadwey |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 54.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.0% |
| Social rented homes | 2.4% |
| Private rented homes | 14.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 |
Is Upwey & Broadwey a safe place to live?
Upwey & Broadwey recorded 55.6 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 Upwey & Broadwey?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (63).
Is crime in Upwey & Broadwey going up or down?
Recorded crime in Upwey & Broadwey was up 33% on the year before: 210 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 158 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Upwey & Broadwey?
Upwey & Broadwey 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 Upwey & Broadwey. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.