Crime Rate in Blandford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blandford

The total recorded crimes in Blandford, Dorset, UK in July 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-4.17% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Blandford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Newman Close with total crimes: 5
  • Gurkha Road with total crimes: 4

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 July 2025 the Blandford has recorded 56 crimes with crime rate of 3.27 ranking 15th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Blandford)CrimesRank (Blandford)CrimesRank (Blandford)
Melcombe Regis195 12,265 12,048 1
Portland93 61,209 21,022 2
West Purbeck113 2653 15643 14
Dorchester West62 12980 41,017 3
Bridport99 41,101 3986 4
Rodwell & Wyke104 3884 6896 6
Westham94 5920 5928 5
Gillingham53 16724 11894 7
Wimborne Minster88 7881 7793 8
Radipole70 10835 8678 12
Littlemoor & Preston86 8784 10697 11
Swanage45 18571 19774 9
Shaftesbury Town84 9613 16615 18
Wareham64 11695 13651 13
Lytchett Matravers & Upton57 14705 12623 17
Verwood61 13582 18633 16
Chickerell45 20686 14635 15
Dorchester East37 23584 17535 19
St Leonards & St Ives49 17371 26283 29
Beacon45 19335 28327 24
Ferndown North40 21514 20483 20
Blackmore Vale28 29307 29407 21
Sherborne West26 30425 21246 31
Ferndown South40 22410 23392 22
Dorchester Poundbury26 31417 22283 27
West Moors & Three Legged Cross31 26390 25359 23
Corfe Mullen30 28398 24283 28
Lyme & Charmouth36 24369 27321 25
Winterborne North32 25273 32259 30
Charminster St Mary's17 42280 31316 26
West Parley30 27167 45165 43
Sturminster Newton23 33297 30181 38
Sherborne East22 35233 33211 32
Sherborne Rural24 32193 39174 40
Cranborne & Alderholt8 50203 36207 33
Eggardon16 46230 34196 34
Stour & Allen Vale22 34200 37154 47
Crossways17 40167 47196 35
Puddletown & Lower Winterborne20 36214 35180 39
Yetminster17 38175 42190 36
Colehill & Wimborne Minster East17 41191 40185 37
Beaminster20 37174 43163 45
Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants17 39198 38164 44
South East Purbeck7 51167 46169 41
Upwey & Broadwey16 44190 41168 42
Stalbridge & Marnhull16 43173 44153 48
Marshwood Vale16 4580 5292 51
Chesil Bank12 48135 49162 46
Cranborne Chase14 47128 50103 50
Winterborne & Broadmayne9 49150 48132 49
Chalk Valleys6 5296 5166 52

Blandford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
December 20241

A total of 241 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202524
May 202519
April 202520
March 202522
February 202512
January 202520
December 202425
November 202413
October 202422
September 202427
August 202414

A total of 146 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20253
March 20253
January 20251
December 202410
November 20245
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254
January 20256
December 20242
November 20241
October 202411
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20253
April 20256
March 20255
February 20252
January 20257
December 202411
November 20245
October 20247
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20254
January 202511
December 20247
November 20243
October 20244
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253

A total of 1 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

A total of 1 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

High Crime Locations Blandford in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
2. Newman Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
3. Gurkha Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
5. The Beeches (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
7. Highfields (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
8. Market Place (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Marsh'S Court (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. North Place (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2

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