Total Crime Rate
61.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hayward Crescent area has the 5th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Stour & Allen Vale , and the 348th highest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Hayward Crescent (BH31 6HR) in the last 12 months was 61.4 per 1,000 residents and was 74.7% higher than the Stour & Allen Vale average (35.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 39.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -38.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 20.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hayward Crescent (BH31 6HR), the main crime hotspot is near Mandalay Close. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Stour & Allen Vale| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Mandalay Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Hayward Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Margards Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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