Crime Rate in Blackmore Vale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blackmore Vale

The total recorded crimes in Blackmore Vale, Dorset, UK in February 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blackmore Vale crime rate of 413.69 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Blackmore Vale, encompassing approximately 70 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-32.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Blackmore Vale Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • The Green with total crimes: 5
  • Back Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Pidney Green with total crimes: 5

How safe is Blackmore Vale?

To understand the safety of Blackmore Vale, we need to analyze Blackmore Vale crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Dorset:

    • In 2024, Blackmore Vale demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Dorset average, with 307 crimes compared to 476.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Blackmore Vale recorded fewer crimes than 28 out of 51 other cities.

    • In 2023, Blackmore Vale had fewer crimes than the Dorset average, with 407 crimes compared to 446. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Blackmore Vale witnessed more crimes than 31 out of 51 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Dorset, Blackmore Vale has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Blackmore Vale Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Blackmore Vale has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 413.69 ranking 21th out of 51 in the Dorset, UK

In 2024, the total Blackmore Vale crimes were 307. The crime rate of Blackmore Vale in 2024 was 4379.46 (year) or 364.95 (month) ranking it 29 dangerous area in the Dorset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Blackmore Vale were around 407 crimes with yearly crime rate of 5805.99 (year) or 483.83 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the Dorset.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dorset)CrimesRank (Dorset)CrimesRank (Dorset)
Melcombe Regis152 12,265 12,048 1
Portland79 21,209 21,022 2
Dorchester West56 8980 41,017 3
Bridport67 31,101 3986 4
Westham66 4920 5928 5
Rodwell & Wyke66 5884 6896 6
Wimborne Minster57 6881 7793 8
Gillingham50 9724 11894 7
West Purbeck57 7653 15643 14
Radipole37 12835 8678 12
Swanage27 24571 19774 9
Blandford33 16820 9746 10
Littlemoor & Preston41 10784 10697 11
Chickerell37 11686 14635 15
Lytchett Matravers & Upton26 25705 12623 17
Wareham35 14695 13651 13
Dorchester East36 13584 17535 19
Verwood35 15582 18633 16
Shaftesbury Town32 19613 16615 18
Corfe Mullen33 17398 24283 28
St Leonards & St Ives33 18371 26283 29
Ferndown North25 26514 20483 20
West Moors & Three Legged Cross29 20390 25359 23
Sherborne West16 34425 21246 31
Ferndown South19 30410 23392 22
Dorchester Poundbury19 31417 22283 27
Sherborne Rural28 22193 39174 40
Sturminster Newton27 23297 30181 38
Beacon24 27335 28327 24
Lyme & Charmouth15 35369 27321 25
Charminster St Mary's14 36280 31316 26
Winterborne North20 28273 32259 30
Stalbridge & Marnhull19 29173 44153 48
Sherborne East10 41233 33211 32
Yetminster17 32175 42190 36
Cranborne & Alderholt6 48203 36207 33
Eggardon17 33230 34196 34
Crossways8 46167 47196 35
Puddletown & Lower Winterborne9 44214 35180 39
Colehill & Wimborne Minster East8 47191 40185 37
Stour & Allen Vale5 50200 37154 47
Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants13 37198 38164 44
West Parley13 38167 45165 43
Marshwood Vale11 3980 5292 51
South East Purbeck11 40167 46169 41
Upwey & Broadwey10 42190 41168 42
Beaminster9 43174 43163 45
Chesil Bank8 45135 49162 46
Winterborne & Broadmayne6 49150 48132 49
Cranborne Chase4 52128 50103 50
Chalk Valleys5 5196 5166 52

Blackmore Vale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.82 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202519
January 202528
December 20246
November 202414
October 20241
September 20246
July 202416
June 202416
May 20243
April 202410
March 202411

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 202410
October 20245
August 20246
July 20241
June 202410
May 20245
March 20242

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
December 20245
November 20241
September 20241
August 202416
July 202410
June 202412
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
April 20245

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20255
December 20246
October 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20245

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20246
September 20246
August 202410
July 20245
March 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
April 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20245

High Crime Locations Blackmore Vale in February 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Blackmore Vale postcode area is presented below.

1. The Green (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
2. Back Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
3. Pidney Green (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
4. Cannings Court Lane (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
5. Stibles Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Bowey (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. The Triangle (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Clenston Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Fairfield Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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