Is Wareham a good place to live?
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In Wareham (BH20 9), recorded crime is 1096% above the national average, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
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Population
1,524
Recorded crime
3200.0
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in BH20 9 (May 24–Apr 26, average 11/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 51
- One-person households
- 30%
- Households with children
- 23%
- Households
- 669
Owned 69% · Social rent 16% · Private rent 15%
Census 2021 (ONS), for BH20 9.
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Wareham BH20 9: frequently asked questions
Is Wareham BH20 9 a good place to live?
In Wareham (BH20 9), recorded crime is 1096% above the national average, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Wareham BH20 9?
Recorded crime in Wareham BH20 9 runs at 3200.0 per 1,000 properties, 1096% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Wareham BH20 9 safe?
Crime in Wareham BH20 9 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Wareham BH20 9 runs at 3200.0 per 1,000 properties, 1096% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Wareham BH20 9 a deprived area?
Wareham BH20 9 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).