Crime Rate in Rodwell & Wyke: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rodwell & Wyke

The total recorded crimes in Rodwell & Wyke, Dorset, UK in April 2025 are around 56 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rodwell & Wyke crime rate of 1.86 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 Rodwell & Wyke, encompassing approximately 30,104 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (17.24% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Rodwell & Wyke Crime Hotspots

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

  • Portmore Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Tennyson Road with total crimes: 4
  • Passage Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Rodwell & Wyke?

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

  • Relative to Dorset:

    • In 2024, Rodwell & Wyke reported a higher crime volume than the Dorset average, with 884 crimes compared to 476. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Rodwell & Wyke witnessed more crimes than 46 out of 51 other areas in the Dorset.

    • In 2023, Rodwell & Wyke experienced a greater number of crimes than the Dorset average, with 896 crimes compared to 446. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Rodwell & Wyke witnessed more crimes than 46 out of 51 other areas in the Dorset.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Dorset, Rodwell & Wyke has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Rodwell & Wyke Crime Statstics

In April 2025 the Rodwell & Wyke has recorded 56 crimes with crime rate of 1.86 ranking 10th out of 51 in the Dorset, UK

In 2024, the total Rodwell & Wyke crimes were 884. The crime rate of Rodwell & Wyke in 2024 was 29.36 (year) or 2.45 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Dorset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rodwell & Wyke were around 896 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.76 (year) or 2.48 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Dorset.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rodwell & Wyke)CrimesRank (Rodwell & Wyke)CrimesRank (Rodwell & Wyke)
Melcombe Regis143 12,265 12,048 1
Portland111 31,209 21,022 2
Wimborne Minster115 2881 7793 8
Dorchester West55 11980 41,017 3
Bridport71 61,101 3986 4
Radipole92 4835 8678 12
Westham89 5920 5928 5
Gillingham52 12724 11894 7
Shaftesbury Town71 7613 16615 18
Wareham62 8695 13651 13
Swanage41 15571 19774 9
Blandford52 13820 9746 10
Littlemoor & Preston60 9784 10697 11
Lytchett Matravers & Upton50 14705 12623 17
West Purbeck39 18653 15643 14
Chickerell35 23686 14635 15
Verwood39 19582 18633 16
Dorchester East40 16584 17535 19
Ferndown North39 17514 20483 20
Ferndown South38 20410 23392 22
Blackmore Vale36 22307 29407 21
Sherborne West25 30425 21246 31
Beacon37 21335 28327 24
Dorchester Poundbury32 25417 22283 27
West Moors & Three Legged Cross27 29390 25359 23
Corfe Mullen28 28398 24283 28
Sherborne Rural35 24193 39174 40
Lyme & Charmouth30 26369 27321 25
Charminster St Mary's20 32280 31316 26
St Leonards & St Ives18 35371 26283 29
Eggardon29 27230 34196 34
Winterborne North13 45273 32259 30
Sturminster Newton12 48297 30181 38
Yetminster23 31175 42190 36
Sherborne East20 33233 33211 32
Cranborne & Alderholt7 50203 36207 33
West Parley18 34167 45165 43
Crossways16 38167 47196 35
Puddletown & Lower Winterborne11 49214 35180 39
Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants17 36198 38164 44
Colehill & Wimborne Minster East16 39191 40185 37
Stour & Allen Vale15 43200 37154 47
Winterborne & Broadmayne17 37150 48132 49
South East Purbeck15 40167 46169 41
Upwey & Broadwey15 42190 41168 42
Stalbridge & Marnhull15 41173 44153 48
Beaminster13 44174 43163 45
Chesil Bank12 46135 49162 46
Cranborne Chase12 47128 50103 50
Marshwood Vale5 5280 5292 51
Chalk Valleys5 5196 5166 52

Rodwell & Wyke Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 371 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202534
March 202529
February 202538
January 202523
December 202429
November 202433
October 202433
September 202430
August 202429
July 202428
June 202438
May 202427

A total of 175 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202511
March 202512
February 20259
January 20258
December 20249
November 202415
October 20248
September 202425
August 202417
July 202424
June 202424
May 202413

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20256
February 20255
January 20255
December 20242
November 202410
October 20244
September 20243
August 20249
July 20245
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20254
February 20255
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20247
July 20245
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20256
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20249
August 20244
July 20245
June 20248
May 202412

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20247
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 16 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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
November 20244
October 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20244
October 20241
August 20247
July 20241
June 20248
May 20249

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
October 20242
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

High Crime Locations Rodwell & Wyke in April 2025

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

1. Portmore Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Tennyson Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
3. Passage Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Doncaster Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Khartoum Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Dorset Terrace (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Trinity Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. All Saints' Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Barrow Rise (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Cunningham Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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