Total Crime Rate
53.5 per 1,000
All offences Β· Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Adams Close area has the 17th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Hamworthy , and the 575th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Adams Close (BH15 4FF) in the last 12 months was 53.5 per 1,000 residents and was 27.6% lower than the Hamworthy average (73.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this areaβs most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Robbery with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (β 25.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 175.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has flat ( -1.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Adams Close (BH15 4FF), the main crime hotspot is near Station Road. Police recorded 43 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Hamworthy| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Adams Close | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Ivor Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Adams Close | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Broomhill Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Norton Way | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Station Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Station Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Station Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Station Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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