Crime Rate in Chesil Bank: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chesil Bank

The total recorded crimes in Chesil Bank, Dorset, UK in April 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chesil Bank crime rate of 152.09 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 Chesil Bank, encompassing approximately 78 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Chesil Bank Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shipton Road with total crimes: 2
  • Goose Hill with total crimes: 1
  • Westfield with total crimes: 1

How safe is Chesil Bank?

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

  • Relative to Dorset:

    • In 2024, Chesil Bank demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Dorset average, with 135 crimes compared to 476.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Chesil Bank recorded fewer crimes than 48 out of 51 other areas in the Dorset.

    • In 2023, Chesil Bank had fewer crimes than the Dorset average, with 162 crimes compared to 446. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Chesil Bank recorded fewer crimes than 45 out of 51 other areas in the Dorset.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Dorset, Chesil Bank has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Chesil Bank Crime Statstics

In April 2025 the Chesil Bank has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 152.09 ranking 46th out of 51 in the Dorset, UK

In 2024, the total Chesil Bank crimes were 135. The crime rate of Chesil Bank in 2024 was 1711.03 (year) or 142.59 (month) ranking it 49 dangerous area in the Dorset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chesil Bank were around 162 crimes with yearly crime rate of 2053.23 (year) or 171.10 (month) ranking 46 most dangerous area in the Dorset.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chesil Bank)CrimesRank (Chesil Bank)CrimesRank (Chesil Bank)
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
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
Cranborne Chase12 47128 50103 50
Marshwood Vale5 5280 5292 51
Chalk Valleys5 5196 5166 52

Chesil Bank Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 20247
July 20243
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20244
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
July 20241

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Chesil Bank in April 2025

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

1. Shipton Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Goose Hill (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
3. Westfield (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Burton Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Swyre Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. White Hill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Common Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. South Annings (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Charles Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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