Crime Rate in Chickerell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chickerell

The total recorded crimes in Chickerell, Dorset, UK in February 2025 are around 37 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chickerell crime rate of 4.45 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 Chickerell, encompassing approximately 8,310 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-48.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
Chickerell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cobham Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Granby Close with total crimes: 4
  • Facey Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Chickerell?

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

  • Relative to Dorset:

    • In 2024, Chickerell reported a higher crime volume than the Dorset average, with 686 crimes compared to 476. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Chickerell witnessed more crimes than 38 out of 51 other cities.

    • In 2023, Chickerell experienced a greater number of crimes than the Dorset average, with 635 crimes compared to 446. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Chickerell witnessed more crimes than 37 out of 51 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Chickerell Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Chickerell has recorded 37 crimes with crime rate of 4.45 ranking 11th out of 51 in the Dorset, UK

In 2024, the total Chickerell crimes were 686. The crime rate of Chickerell in 2024 was 82.54 (year) or 6.88 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Dorset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chickerell were around 635 crimes with yearly crime rate of 76.41 (year) or 6.37 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Dorset.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dorset)CrimesRank (Dorset)CrimesRank (Dorset)
Melcombe Regis152 12,265 12,048 1
Portland79 21,209 21,022 2
Dorchester West56 8980 41,017 3
Bridport67 31,101 3986 4
Westham66 4920 5928 5
Rodwell & Wyke66 5884 6896 6
Wimborne Minster57 6881 7793 8
Gillingham50 9724 11894 7
West Purbeck57 7653 15643 14
Radipole37 12835 8678 12
Swanage27 24571 19774 9
Blandford33 16820 9746 10
Littlemoor & Preston41 10784 10697 11
Lytchett Matravers & Upton26 25705 12623 17
Wareham35 14695 13651 13
Dorchester East36 13584 17535 19
Verwood35 15582 18633 16
Shaftesbury Town32 19613 16615 18
Corfe Mullen33 17398 24283 28
St Leonards & St Ives33 18371 26283 29
Ferndown North25 26514 20483 20
West Moors & Three Legged Cross29 20390 25359 23
Blackmore Vale29 21307 29407 21
Sherborne West16 34425 21246 31
Ferndown South19 30410 23392 22
Dorchester Poundbury19 31417 22283 27
Sherborne Rural28 22193 39174 40
Sturminster Newton27 23297 30181 38
Beacon24 27335 28327 24
Lyme & Charmouth15 35369 27321 25
Charminster St Mary's14 36280 31316 26
Winterborne North20 28273 32259 30
Stalbridge & Marnhull19 29173 44153 48
Sherborne East10 41233 33211 32
Yetminster17 32175 42190 36
Cranborne & Alderholt6 48203 36207 33
Eggardon17 33230 34196 34
Crossways8 46167 47196 35
Puddletown & Lower Winterborne9 44214 35180 39
Colehill & Wimborne Minster East8 47191 40185 37
Stour & Allen Vale5 50200 37154 47
Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants13 37198 38164 44
West Parley13 38167 45165 43
Marshwood Vale11 3980 5292 51
South East Purbeck11 40167 46169 41
Upwey & Broadwey10 42190 41168 42
Beaminster9 43174 43163 45
Chesil Bank8 45135 49162 46
Winterborne & Broadmayne6 49150 48132 49
Cranborne Chase4 52128 50103 50
Chalk Valleys5 5196 5166 52

Chickerell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 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 (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 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 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 236 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202513
January 202525
December 202412
November 202423
October 202419
September 202415
August 202412
July 202430
June 202436
May 202419
April 202413
March 202419

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20257
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20254
November 20248
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242
June 20246
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 147 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20257
December 202410
November 202411
October 20247
September 20246
August 202413
July 20247
June 202414
May 202425
April 202421
March 202419

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20243

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20251
December 20245
November 20243
October 20246
September 20246
August 20247
July 20241
June 202414
May 20247
April 20242
March 20245

A total of 68 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 202410
October 20244
September 202411
August 20243
July 20243
June 202412
May 20243
April 20248
March 20248

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
September 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241
August 20243
March 20242

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20243
September 20244
June 20248
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Chickerell in February 2025

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

1. Cobham Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Granby Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Facey Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Brown'S Crescent (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Farwell Crescent (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
7. Leamington Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Ludlow Road (Map)
Total2
Public order2
9. The Knapp (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Lower Way (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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