Wick had 142 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 117 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 11th of 53 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 44% above the middle Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area. Crime was up 56% on the three months before.
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117crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
11 of 53Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole rank1st is the highest rate
+56%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common48 in 3 months
Month by month
Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Wick. Police figures arrive about two months late.
What kind of crime
Crime
In 3 months
Share
anti-social behaviour
48
34%
violence
29
20%
criminal damage
15
11%
theft
14
10%
vehicle crime
9
6%
shoplifting
9
6%
public order
6
4%
burglary
5
4%
Wick against Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Type
Wick per 1,000
Middle Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area
Change
Violence
23.9
24.4
▲ 12%
Burglary
4.1
2.9
–
Vehicle crime
7.4
4.1
–
Anti-social behaviour
39.6
21.7
▲ 55%
Theft and robbery
13.2
6.1
▲ 45%
Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.
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Questions people ask
Is Wick a safe area?
Wick had about 117 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 11 of 53 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Wick?
Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (48), followed by violence (29) and criminal damage (15).