Crime in Bearwood: statistics, rates and trends
281 crimes were recorded in Bearwood in the 12 months to July 2026, 55.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
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281 crimes were recorded in Bearwood in the 12 months to July 2026, 55.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 94 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Bearwood has the 1,057th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bearwood | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 281 | 35,434 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 55.4 | 86.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 5,072 | 408,967 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bearwood was highest in the year to July 2023 (325 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (208). Over the whole period it rose 33%, 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 | 281 | 55.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 283 | 55.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 259 | 51.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 325 | 64.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 294 | 58.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 267 | 52.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 267 | 52.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 208 | 41.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 211 | 41.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 39 |
| June 2026 | 25 |
| May 2026 | 26 |
| April 2026 | 21 |
| March 2026 | 19 |
| February 2026 | 28 |
| January 2026 | 26 |
| December 2025 | 17 |
| November 2025 | 23 |
| October 2025 | 16 |
| September 2025 | 19 |
| August 2025 | 22 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bearwood 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 criminal damage and arson (+25%) and anti-social behaviour (+18%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-68%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 94 | 18.5 | 0.54 | +0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 66 | 13.0 | 0.85 | +18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 40 | 7.9 | 1.16 | +25% |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 3.7 | 0.45 | -68% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 3.4 | 0.68 | +143% |
| Public order | 15 | 3.0 | 0.45 | +200% |
| Other theft | 11 | 2.2 | 0.34 | -15% |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.8 | 0.50 | +50% |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.8 | 0.37 | +300% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 0.41 | -50% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 0.29 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.24 | -50% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.2 | 0.06 | -75% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bearwood
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bearwood recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 33.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bearwood
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bearwood recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 23.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bearwood
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bearwood recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 14.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bearwood
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bearwood recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 68% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bearwood
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bearwood recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 143% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bearwood
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bearwood recorded 15 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 up 200% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bearwood
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bearwood recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bearwood
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bearwood recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bearwood
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bearwood recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bearwood
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bearwood recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bearwood
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bearwood recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bearwood
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bearwood recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bearwood
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bearwood recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Bearwood, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bearwood.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bearwood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merley | 155 | 25.4 | -54% |
| Poole | 10,536 | 72.6 | +31% |
| Wimborne Minster | 960 | 60.1 | +8% |
| Ferndown | 538 | 39.1 | -30% |
| Corfe Mullen | 372 | 34.8 | -37% |
| Bournemouth | 21,650 | 106.8 | +93% |
| West Moors | 421 | 40.2 | -27% |
| Upton (Dorset) | 364 | 41.5 | -25% |
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 Bearwood over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near King John Close | 34 |
| On or near Monks Way | 30 |
| On or near Plantagenet Crescent | 20 |
| On or near Isabella Street | 16 |
| On or near A341 | 14 |
| On or near Marquis Way | 14 |
| On or near Beaumaris Road | 13 |
| On or near Autumn Road | 11 |
| On or near King John Avenue | 10 |
| On or near Philippa Court | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bearwood 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 | 85 | 30.2% |
| Not recorded | 66 | 23.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 62 | 22.1% |
| Under investigation | 27 | 9.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 3.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 2.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 2.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 2.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.1% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% |
Bearwood has an estimated population of 5,072. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bearwood sits in decile 6.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bearwood |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.9% |
| Private rented homes | 12.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.3 |
Is Bearwood a safe place to live?
Bearwood recorded 55.4 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 Bearwood?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (66).
Is crime in Bearwood going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bearwood was almost unchanged on the year before: 281 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 283 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bearwood?
Bearwood 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 Bearwood. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.