Total Crime Rate
78.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Chickerell Road area has the 8th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Rodwell & Wyke , and the 231st highest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Chickerell Road (DT4 0BS) in the last 12 months was 78.5 per 1,000 residents and was 47.3% higher than the Rodwell & Wyke average (53.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 116.7% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 62.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 150.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -88.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Chickerell Road (DT4 0BS), the main crime hotspot is near Emmadale Close. Police recorded 26 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Rodwell & Wyke| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Emmadale Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Roundham Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Emmadale Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | B3154 | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Roundham Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Roundham Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Roundham Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Baycliffe Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Baycliffe Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Park View Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Emmadale Close | Under investigation |
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