Crime Rate in Hamworthy: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hamworthy

The total recorded crimes in Hamworthy, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK in February 2025 are around 74 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hamworthy crime rate of 2.84 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 Feb were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-19.35% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hamworthy Crime Hotspots

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

  • Foreland Road with total crimes: 12
  • Hinchliffe Road with total crimes: 4
  • Shapwick Road 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Hamworthy has recorded 74 crimes with crime rate of 2.84 ranking 15th 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.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole)CrimesRank (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole)CrimesRank (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole)
Bournemouth Central475 16,661 14,127 1
Poole Town187 32,836 22,728 2
East Cliff & Springbourne214 22,700 32,618 3
Boscombe West131 52,541 42,251 4
Kinson134 42,139 51,939 5
Newtown & Heatherlands122 72,111 61,919 6
Westbourne & West Cliff124 62,095 71,744 7
Muscliff & Strouden Park99 81,540 101,465 8
Alderney & Bourne Valley85 101,736 81,402 10
Winton East97 91,698 91,406 9
Talbot & Branksome Woods51 191,279 121,312 11
Canford Cliffs83 111,084 151,119 14
Christchurch Town80 121,099 14914 18
Canford Heath80 131,024 171,128 13
Wallisdown & Winton West74 141,168 131,069 15
Burton & Grange60 17919 19939 16
Boscombe East & Pokesdown49 211,037 16932 17
Bearwood & Merley69 161,019 18837 19
Littledown & Iford56 18884 22827 20
Queen's Park49 20900 20755 22
Parkstone43 24891 21761 21
Penn Hill45 22746 23703 23
Creekmoor43 23651 24686 25
Moordown32 29553 28689 24
Commons28 30635 25540 28
Redhill & Northbourne40 25518 30429 30
Oakdale37 27608 26639 26
West Southbourne38 26579 27604 27
East Southbourne & Tuckton34 28540 29524 29
Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe17 33422 31395 31
Broadstone24 31359 32305 33
Highcliffe & Walkford19 32341 33349 32

Hamworthy Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (29 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 337 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202525
January 202531
December 202423
November 202428
October 202415
September 202427
August 202424
July 202454
June 202434
May 202420
April 202429
March 202427

A total of 470 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.

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

A total of 102 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20253
December 20246
November 20247
October 202410
September 20246
August 20246
July 20248
June 202414
May 202414
April 20248
March 202413

A total of 129 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

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

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20255
December 20242
November 20244
October 20246
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242
June 202422
May 20242
April 20249
March 20247

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241
April 20242

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 202412
July 20241
June 202410
May 202411
April 20248
March 20243

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Hamworthy in February 2025

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

1. Foreland Road (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour9
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Hinchliffe Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Shapwick Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
4. Blandford Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Old School Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Stabler Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
7. South Haven Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Rice Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Fitzworth Avenue (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1

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