Hamworthy had 147 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 59.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 36th of 53 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 27% below the middle Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area. Crime was up 31% on the three months before.
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59.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
36 of 53Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole rank1st is the highest rate
+31%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common47 in 3 months
Month by month
Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Hamworthy. Police figures arrive about two months late.
What kind of crime
Crime
In 3 months
Share
violence
47
32%
anti-social behaviour
39
27%
theft
21
14%
criminal damage
11
7%
shoplifting
11
7%
vehicle crime
6
4%
public order
4
3%
burglary
3
2%
Hamworthy against Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Type
Hamworthy per 1,000
Middle Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area
Change
Violence
19.1
24.4
▲ 34%
Burglary
1.2
2.9
–
Vehicle crime
2.4
4.1
–
Anti-social behaviour
15.9
21.7
▲ 63%
Theft and robbery
9.8
6.1
▲ 140%
Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.
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Questions people ask
Is Hamworthy a safe area?
Hamworthy had about 59.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 36 of 53 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.
What is the most common crime in Hamworthy?
Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (47), followed by anti-social behaviour (39) and theft (21).