Crime Rates at Norton Way, Poole, BH15 4GD

Norton Way area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Hamworthy , and the 214th lowest 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 Norton Way (BH15 4GD) in the last 12 months was 21.0 per 1,000 residents and was 71.7% lower than the Hamworthy average (73.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 500.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 11.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 500.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -52.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Norton Way (BH15 4GD), 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.