Crime Rate in Blandford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blandford

The total recorded crimes in Blandford, Dorset, UK in May 2025 are around 56 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blandford crime rate of 3.27 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-5.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Blandford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • The Beeches with total crimes: 3
  • Ramsbury Court 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 May 2025 the Blandford has recorded 56 crimes with crime rate of 3.27 ranking 12th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Blandford)CrimesRank (Blandford)CrimesRank (Blandford)
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
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
Blackmore Vale31 27307 29407 21
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

Blandford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 134 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 220 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202520
March 202522
February 202512
January 202520
December 202425
November 202413
October 202422
September 202427
August 202414
July 202426

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
July 20241

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20255
February 20252
January 20257
December 202411
November 20245
October 20247
September 20244
August 20247
July 20246

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20257
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
November 20247
October 20242
September 20243
August 20248

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

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Blandford in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs2
2. The Beeches (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Ramsbury Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Market Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Church Lane (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
6. Fairfield Bungalows (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
8. Sharp Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Marsh'S Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
10. Park Lands (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1

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