Crime Rate in Colehill & Wimborne Minster East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Colehill & Wimborne Minster East

The total recorded crimes in Colehill & Wimborne Minster East, Dorset, UK in February 2025 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Colehill & Wimborne Minster East crime rate of 1.81 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 Colehill & Wimborne Minster East, encompassing approximately 4,423 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Colehill & Wimborne Minster East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Spur Close with total crimes: 2
  • Smugglers' Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Marshfield with total crimes: 1

How safe is Colehill & Wimborne Minster East?

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

  • Relative to Dorset:

    • In 2024, Colehill & Wimborne Minster East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Dorset average, with 191 crimes compared to 476.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Colehill & Wimborne Minster East recorded fewer crimes than 39 out of 51 other cities.

    • In 2023, Colehill & Wimborne Minster East had fewer crimes than the Dorset average, with 185 crimes compared to 446. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Colehill & Wimborne Minster East recorded fewer crimes than 36 out of 51 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Dorset, Colehill & Wimborne Minster East has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Colehill & Wimborne Minster East Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Colehill & Wimborne Minster East has recorded 8 crimes with crime rate of 1.81 ranking 47th out of 51 in the Dorset, UK

In 2024, the total Colehill & Wimborne Minster East crimes were 191. The crime rate of Colehill & Wimborne Minster East in 2024 was 43.18 (year) or 3.60 (month) ranking it 40 dangerous area in the Dorset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Colehill & Wimborne Minster East were around 185 crimes with yearly crime rate of 41.82 (year) or 3.49 (month) ranking 37 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
Chickerell37 11686 14635 15
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
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

Colehill & Wimborne Minster East 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 4 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Shoplifting 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 Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Bicycle theft (2 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
November 20244
October 20247
June 20244

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20258
December 20243
November 20245
October 20244
September 202410
August 20241
July 20246
June 20248
May 20242
April 20246
March 20248

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246
April 20243
March 20241

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20242
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241

High Crime Locations Colehill & Wimborne Minster East in February 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Colehill & Wimborne Minster East postcode area is presented below.

1. Spur Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
2. Smugglers' Lane (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
3. Marshfield (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Rotary Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Glynville Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Lonnen Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hayes Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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