WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Dorset Police Police

wareham Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for wareham, localized within dorset.

Safety Rating

Moderate

Crime Rate

6.9per 1k

Total Population

9,861

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

Violence & Sexual Offences19

Anti-social Behaviour18

Shoplifting6

Burglary6

Public Order5

Criminal Damage & Arson5

Drug Offences4

Other Theft3

Other Crime1

Weapons Possession1

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Pride Place Map	Anti-social behaviour: 3Violence and sexual offences: 3	6
On or near Supermarket Map	Shoplifting: 6	6
On or near Fir Avenue Map	Burglary: 2Public order: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1	5
On or near Roper'S Lane Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2Drugs: 1	3
On or near North Causeway Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1	3
On or near Pottery Lines Map	Public order: 2	2
On or near Parking Area Map	Other crime: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1	2
On or near Christmas Close Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
On or near Keysworth Drive Map	Burglary: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1	2
On or near Warren Way Map	Anti-social behaviour: 2	2