Crime Rate in Blandford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blandford

The total recorded crimes in Blandford, Dorset, UK in April 2025 are around 52 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blandford crime rate of 3.03 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 Blandford, encompassing approximately 17,141 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
Blandford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elizabeth Road with total crimes: 3
  • Diamond Way with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

How safe is Blandford?

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

  • Relative to Dorset:

    • In 2024, Blandford reported a higher crime volume than the Dorset average, with 820 crimes compared to 476. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Blandford witnessed more crimes than 43 out of 51 other areas in the Dorset.

    • In 2023, Blandford experienced a greater number of crimes than the Dorset average, with 746 crimes compared to 446. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Blandford witnessed more crimes than 42 out of 51 other areas in the Dorset.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Dorset, Blandford has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Blandford Crime Statstics

In April 2025 the Blandford has recorded 52 crimes with crime rate of 3.03 ranking 13th out of 51 in the Dorset, UK

In 2024, the total Blandford crimes were 820. The crime rate of Blandford in 2024 was 47.84 (year) or 3.99 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Dorset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Blandford were around 746 crimes with yearly crime rate of 43.52 (year) or 3.63 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Dorset.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Blandford)CrimesRank (Blandford)CrimesRank (Blandford)
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
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
Blackmore Vale36 22307 29407 21
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

Blandford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (14 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 168 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202510
March 20259
February 20255
January 202514
December 20244
November 202414
October 202418
September 202413
August 202417
July 202416
June 202430
May 202418

A total of 254 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202520
March 202522
February 202512
January 202520
December 202425
November 202413
October 202422
September 202427
August 202414
July 202426
June 202436
May 202417

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20255
February 20252
January 20257
December 202411
November 20245
October 20247
September 20244
August 20247
July 20246
June 202416
May 20247

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20247
November 202411
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254
January 20256
December 20242
November 20241
October 202411
September 20243
August 20247
July 20243
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20257
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
November 20247
October 20242
September 20243
August 20248
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
February 20254
January 202511
December 20247
November 20243
October 20244
September 20247
August 20243
July 20244
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20251
December 202410
November 20245
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Blandford in April 2025

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

1. Elizabeth Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Diamond Way (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
5. Common Lane (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
6. Police Station (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Badbury Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Cobham Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Davis Gardens (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. North Place (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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