Total Crime Rate
10.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lake Road area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Hamworthy , and the 69th lowest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Neighbouring streets tend to have noticeably higher crime levels than this postcode. Crime here is lower than the average for the surrounding output areas.
The overall crime rate in the area around Lake Road (BH15 4LW) in the last 12 months was 10.2 per 1,000 residents and was 86.2% lower than the Hamworthy average (73.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around Lake Road (BH15 4LW), the main crime hotspot is near Lulworth Close. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 6 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Solomon Way | Under investigation |
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