Crime Rate in Blackmore Vale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blackmore Vale

The total recorded crimes in Blackmore Vale, Dorset, UK in May 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blackmore Vale crime rate of 442.23 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Blackmore Vale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Halsey Green with total crimes: 15
  • The Green 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 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 May 2025 the Blackmore Vale has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 442.23 ranking 27th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Blackmore Vale)CrimesRank (Blackmore Vale)CrimesRank (Blackmore Vale)
Melcombe Regis177 12,265 12,048 1
Portland92 31,209 21,022 2
Bridport113 21,101 3986 4
Dorchester West64 10980 41,017 3
Wimborne Minster83 4881 7793 8
Westham76 6920 5928 5
Shaftesbury Town78 5613 16615 18
Rodwell & Wyke63 11884 6896 6
Gillingham48 13724 11894 7
Radipole71 7835 8678 12
Littlemoor & Preston70 8784 10697 11
Swanage44 19571 19774 9
Blandford56 12820 9746 10
Ferndown North67 9514 20483 20
Lytchett Matravers & Upton45 18705 12623 17
Wareham43 20695 13651 13
West Purbeck40 22653 15643 14
Chickerell48 15686 14635 15
Dorchester East48 14584 17535 19
Verwood46 17582 18633 16
Beacon48 16335 28327 24
Sherborne West38 23425 21246 31
St Leonards & St Ives41 21371 26283 29
Ferndown South32 25410 23392 22
Dorchester Poundbury35 24417 22283 27
West Moors & Three Legged Cross31 26390 25359 23
Corfe Mullen30 28398 24283 28
Lyme & Charmouth20 34369 27321 25
Charminster St Mary's11 45280 31316 26
Upwey & Broadwey23 29190 41168 42
Winterborne North16 40273 32259 30
Sturminster Newton21 33297 30181 38
Cranborne & Alderholt22 30203 36207 33
Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants22 31198 38164 44
Sherborne East16 41233 33211 32
Cranborne Chase21 32128 50103 50
Eggardon20 35230 34196 34
Crossways10 49167 47196 35
Puddletown & Lower Winterborne14 43214 35180 39
Yetminster13 44175 42190 36
Stalbridge & Marnhull19 36173 44153 48
Colehill & Wimborne Minster East15 42191 40185 37
Stour & Allen Vale17 39200 37154 47
Sherborne Rural19 37193 39174 40
Beaminster18 38174 43163 45
South East Purbeck9 50167 46169 41
West Parley11 46167 45165 43
Chesil Bank10 47135 49162 46
Winterborne & Broadmayne10 48150 48132 49
Marshwood Vale2 5280 5292 51
Chalk Valleys4 5196 5166 52

Blackmore Vale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
December 20246
September 20246
August 202410
July 20245

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20251
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 202515
March 20255
February 20257
December 20245
November 20241
September 20241
August 202416
July 202410

A total of 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202514
March 202510
February 202519
January 202528
December 20246
November 202414
October 20241
September 20246
July 202416

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.60 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

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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

High Crime Locations Blackmore Vale in May 2025

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

1. Halsey Green (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences15
2. The Green (Map)
Total5
Public order5
3. Pidney Green (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
4. Fairmead (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Water Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. Garlands Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Bowey (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Old Dairy (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Fairfield Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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