Crime Rate in Hamworthy: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hamworthy

The total recorded crimes in Hamworthy, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK in May 2025 are around 104 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hamworthy crime rate of 3.99 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Hamworthy, encompassing approximately 26,072 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (22.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (3.70% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
Hamworthy Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Foreland Road with total crimes: 18
  • Patchins Road with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

How safe is Hamworthy?

To understand the safety of Hamworthy, we need to analyze Hamworthy crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole:

    • In 2024, Hamworthy demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 1351 crimes compared to 1353.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Hamworthy witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 32 other areas in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

    • In 2023, Hamworthy experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 1,229 crimes compared to 1,190. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hamworthy witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 32 other areas in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Hamworthy has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Hamworthy Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hamworthy has recorded 104 crimes with crime rate of 3.99 ranking 12th out of 32 in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK

In 2024, the total Hamworthy crimes were 1,351. The crime rate of Hamworthy in 2024 was 51.82 (year) or 4.32 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hamworthy were around 1,229 crimes with yearly crime rate of 47.14 (year) or 3.93 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hamworthy)CrimesRank (Hamworthy)CrimesRank (Hamworthy)
Bournemouth Central548 16,661 14,127 1
Poole Town192 22,836 22,728 2
East Cliff & Springbourne176 52,700 32,618 3
Westbourne & West Cliff190 32,095 71,744 7
Boscombe West182 42,541 42,251 4
Kinson152 72,139 51,939 5
Newtown & Heatherlands118 112,111 61,919 6
Muscliff & Strouden Park168 61,540 101,465 8
Alderney & Bourne Valley137 91,736 81,402 10
Winton East150 81,698 91,406 9
Canford Cliffs122 101,084 151,119 14
Talbot & Branksome Woods75 161,279 121,312 11
Canford Heath94 131,024 171,128 13
Wallisdown & Winton West78 151,168 131,069 15
Christchurch Town64 191,099 14914 18
Boscombe East & Pokesdown80 141,037 16932 17
Burton & Grange61 21919 19939 16
Parkstone70 17891 21761 21
Bearwood & Merley70 181,019 18837 19
Littledown & Iford54 25884 22827 20
Queen's Park59 22900 20755 22
West Southbourne63 20579 27604 27
Penn Hill58 24746 23703 23
Commons58 23635 25540 28
Moordown52 26553 28689 24
Creekmoor51 27651 24686 25
Oakdale33 31608 26639 26
East Southbourne & Tuckton43 28540 29524 29
Redhill & Northbourne42 29518 30429 30
Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe40 30422 31395 31
Highcliffe & Walkford24 33341 33349 32
Broadstone30 32359 32305 33

Hamworthy Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (27 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (31 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (27 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (40 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 54 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 37 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (76 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 502 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 202535
March 202539
February 202522
January 202530
December 202423
November 202441
October 202443
September 202429
August 202440
July 202437
June 202476
May 202444

A total of 357 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202527
March 202521
February 202525
January 202531
December 202423
November 202428
October 202415
September 202427
August 202424
July 202454
June 202434
May 202420

A total of 135 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 202515
February 20259
January 20259
December 20244
November 20247
October 202411
September 202413
August 20247
July 202416
June 202424
May 20247

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20241
November 20244
October 20244
September 20246
August 20247
July 20245
June 202414
May 202410

A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20257
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 202412
July 20241
June 202410
May 202411

A total of 95 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20252
February 20257
January 20253
December 20246
November 20247
October 202410
September 20246
August 20246
July 20248
June 202414
May 202414

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
January 20253
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20258
February 20253
January 20255
December 20242
November 20244
October 20246
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242
June 202422
May 20242

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20245
October 20245
September 20247
August 20246
July 20244
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
November 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
September 20241

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
May 20242

High Crime Locations Hamworthy in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hamworthy postcode area is presented below.

1. Foreland Road (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour11
Violence and sexual offences6
Other crime1
2. Patchins Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
4. Hamworthy (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Rice Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
7. Hinchliffe Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
8. Old Rectory Mews (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Fitzworth Avenue (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Theft from the person1
10. Russell Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1

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