Crime Rate in Blackmore Vale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blackmore Vale

The total recorded crimes in Blackmore Vale, Dorset, UK in April 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blackmore Vale crime rate of 513.55 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 Apr were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Blackmore Vale Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Green with total crimes: 5
  • Beulieu Close with total crimes: 5
  • Back Lane 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 areas in the Dorset.

    • 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 areas in the Dorset.

  • 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 April 2025 the Blackmore Vale has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 513.55 ranking 22th 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.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Blackmore Vale)CrimesRank (Blackmore Vale)CrimesRank (Blackmore Vale)
Melcombe Regis143 12,265 12,048 1
Portland111 31,209 21,022 2
Wimborne Minster115 2881 7793 8
Dorchester West55 11980 41,017 3
Bridport71 61,101 3986 4
Radipole92 4835 8678 12
Westham89 5920 5928 5
Rodwell & Wyke56 10884 6896 6
Gillingham52 12724 11894 7
Shaftesbury Town71 7613 16615 18
Wareham62 8695 13651 13
Swanage41 15571 19774 9
Blandford52 13820 9746 10
Littlemoor & Preston60 9784 10697 11
Lytchett Matravers & Upton50 14705 12623 17
West Purbeck39 18653 15643 14
Chickerell35 23686 14635 15
Verwood39 19582 18633 16
Dorchester East40 16584 17535 19
Ferndown North39 17514 20483 20
Ferndown South38 20410 23392 22
Sherborne West25 30425 21246 31
Beacon37 21335 28327 24
Dorchester Poundbury32 25417 22283 27
West Moors & Three Legged Cross27 29390 25359 23
Corfe Mullen28 28398 24283 28
Sherborne Rural35 24193 39174 40
Lyme & Charmouth30 26369 27321 25
Charminster St Mary's20 32280 31316 26
St Leonards & St Ives18 35371 26283 29
Eggardon29 27230 34196 34
Winterborne North13 45273 32259 30
Sturminster Newton12 48297 30181 38
Yetminster23 31175 42190 36
Sherborne East20 33233 33211 32
Cranborne & Alderholt7 50203 36207 33
West Parley18 34167 45165 43
Crossways16 38167 47196 35
Puddletown & Lower Winterborne11 49214 35180 39
Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants17 36198 38164 44
Colehill & Wimborne Minster East16 39191 40185 37
Stour & Allen Vale15 43200 37154 47
Winterborne & Broadmayne17 37150 48132 49
South East Purbeck15 40167 46169 41
Upwey & Broadwey15 42190 41168 42
Stalbridge & Marnhull15 41173 44153 48
Beaminster13 44174 43163 45
Chesil Bank12 46135 49162 46
Cranborne Chase12 47128 50103 50
Marshwood Vale5 5280 5292 51
Chalk Valleys5 5196 5166 52

Blackmore Vale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.09 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202514
March 202510
February 202519
January 202528
December 20246
November 202414
October 20241
September 20246
July 202416
June 202416
May 20243

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20251
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20255
December 20246
October 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202515
March 20255
February 20257
December 20245
November 20241
September 20241
August 202416
July 202410
June 202412
May 20241

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.43 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

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 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

A total of 2 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

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

High Crime Locations Blackmore Vale in April 2025

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

1. The Green (Map)
Total5
Public order5
2. Beulieu Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
3. Back Lane (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
4. Honey Bun Meadow (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
5. Drum Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
6. Halsey Green (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
7. Fairmead (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. New Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Ridouts (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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