Crime Rate in Wareham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wareham

The total recorded crimes in Wareham, Dorset, UK in April 2025 are around 62 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wareham crime rate of 13.05 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 Wareham, encompassing approximately 4,750 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
Wareham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fir Avenue with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • South Street with total crimes: 3

How safe is Wareham?

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

  • Relative to Dorset:

    • In 2024, Wareham reported a higher crime volume than the Dorset average, with 695 crimes compared to 476. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Wareham witnessed more crimes than 39 out of 51 other areas in the Dorset.

    • In 2023, Wareham experienced a greater number of crimes than the Dorset average, with 651 crimes compared to 446. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Wareham witnessed more crimes than 39 out of 51 other areas in the Dorset.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wareham Crime Statstics

In April 2025 the Wareham has recorded 62 crimes with crime rate of 13.05 ranking 8th out of 51 in the Dorset, UK

In 2024, the total Wareham crimes were 695. The crime rate of Wareham in 2024 was 146.31 (year) or 12.19 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Dorset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wareham were around 651 crimes with yearly crime rate of 137.04 (year) or 11.42 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Dorset.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wareham)CrimesRank (Wareham)CrimesRank (Wareham)
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
Rodwell & Wyke56 10884 6896 6
Gillingham52 12724 11894 7
Shaftesbury Town71 7613 16615 18
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

Wareham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (27 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202511
March 20256
February 20256
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 202413
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20258
March 20257
February 20256
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 202410
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20245
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20245
July 20246
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 176 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202516
March 202511
February 20259
January 202514
December 202411
November 202411
October 202412
September 202419
August 202415
July 202413
June 202434
May 202411

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241
September 20241
May 20242

A total of 124 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202512
March 20259
February 20256
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20248
September 20245
August 202427
July 202410
June 202428
May 20248

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20246
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
October 202428
September 20242
August 20245
July 20247
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 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
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Wareham in April 2025

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

1. Fir Avenue (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary3
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. South Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Carey Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Wareham Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
6. Christmas Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Furzebrook Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
8. Tyneham Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
10. Northport Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

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