Crime Rate in Upwey & Broadwey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Upwey & Broadwey

The total recorded crimes in Upwey & Broadwey, Dorset, UK in May 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Upwey & Broadwey crime rate of 23.35 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 Upwey & Broadwey, encompassing approximately 985 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Upwey & Broadwey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4
  • B3159 with total crimes: 4

How safe is Upwey & Broadwey?

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

  • Relative to Dorset:

    • In 2024, Upwey & Broadwey demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Dorset average, with 190 crimes compared to 476.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Upwey & Broadwey recorded fewer crimes than 40 out of 51 other areas in the Dorset.

    • In 2023, Upwey & Broadwey had fewer crimes than the Dorset average, with 168 crimes compared to 446. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Upwey & Broadwey recorded fewer crimes than 41 out of 51 other areas in the Dorset.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Dorset, Upwey & Broadwey has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Upwey & Broadwey Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Upwey & Broadwey has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 23.35 ranking 29th out of 51 in the Dorset, UK

In 2024, the total Upwey & Broadwey crimes were 190. The crime rate of Upwey & Broadwey in 2024 was 192.85 (year) or 16.07 (month) ranking it 41 dangerous area in the Dorset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Upwey & Broadwey were around 168 crimes with yearly crime rate of 170.52 (year) or 14.21 (month) ranking 42 most dangerous area in the Dorset.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Upwey & Broadwey)CrimesRank (Upwey & Broadwey)CrimesRank (Upwey & Broadwey)
Melcombe Regis177 12,265 12,048 1
Portland92 31,209 21,022 2
Bridport113 21,101 3986 4
Dorchester West64 10980 41,017 3
Wimborne Minster83 4881 7793 8
Westham76 6920 5928 5
Shaftesbury Town78 5613 16615 18
Rodwell & Wyke63 11884 6896 6
Gillingham48 13724 11894 7
Radipole71 7835 8678 12
Littlemoor & Preston70 8784 10697 11
Swanage44 19571 19774 9
Blandford56 12820 9746 10
Ferndown North67 9514 20483 20
Lytchett Matravers & Upton45 18705 12623 17
Wareham43 20695 13651 13
West Purbeck40 22653 15643 14
Chickerell48 15686 14635 15
Dorchester East48 14584 17535 19
Verwood46 17582 18633 16
Beacon48 16335 28327 24
Blackmore Vale31 27307 29407 21
Sherborne West38 23425 21246 31
St Leonards & St Ives41 21371 26283 29
Ferndown South32 25410 23392 22
Dorchester Poundbury35 24417 22283 27
West Moors & Three Legged Cross31 26390 25359 23
Corfe Mullen30 28398 24283 28
Lyme & Charmouth20 34369 27321 25
Charminster St Mary's11 45280 31316 26
Winterborne North16 40273 32259 30
Sturminster Newton21 33297 30181 38
Cranborne & Alderholt22 30203 36207 33
Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants22 31198 38164 44
Sherborne East16 41233 33211 32
Cranborne Chase21 32128 50103 50
Eggardon20 35230 34196 34
Crossways10 49167 47196 35
Puddletown & Lower Winterborne14 43214 35180 39
Yetminster13 44175 42190 36
Stalbridge & Marnhull19 36173 44153 48
Colehill & Wimborne Minster East15 42191 40185 37
Stour & Allen Vale17 39200 37154 47
Sherborne Rural19 37193 39174 40
Beaminster18 38174 43163 45
South East Purbeck9 50167 46169 41
West Parley11 46167 45165 43
Chesil Bank10 47135 49162 46
Winterborne & Broadmayne10 48150 48132 49
Marshwood Vale2 5280 5292 51
Chalk Valleys4 5196 5166 52

Upwey & Broadwey Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (5 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (3 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20256
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20247
October 20244
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
July 20242

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
August 20243

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
September 20243
July 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Upwey & Broadwey in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. B3159 (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
4. Miles Gardens (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Weyview Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Elwell Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Nottington Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Dorchester Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Clarendon Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Greenway Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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