Total Crime Rate
94.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Egmont Road area has the 10th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Hamworthy , and the 321st highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Egmont Road (BH16 5AP) in the last 12 months was 94.1 per 1,000 residents and was 27.3% higher 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 25 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 33 (≈ 77.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -17.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -39.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Egmont Road (BH16 5AP), the main crime hotspot is near Patchins Road. Police recorded 23 crimes here, including 20 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 | Drugs | South Haven Close | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Peverell Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Patchins Road | Under investigation |
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