Crime Rate in Cranborne & Alderholt: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cranborne & Alderholt

The total recorded crimes in Cranborne & Alderholt, Dorset, UK in May 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cranborne & Alderholt crime rate of 18.38 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 Cranborne & Alderholt, encompassing approximately 1,197 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Cranborne & Alderholt Crime Hotspots

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

  • Castle Street with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Park Lane with total crimes: 2

How safe is Cranborne & Alderholt?

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

  • Relative to Dorset:

    • In 2024, Cranborne & Alderholt demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Dorset average, with 203 crimes compared to 476.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Cranborne & Alderholt recorded fewer crimes than 35 out of 51 other areas in the Dorset.

    • In 2023, Cranborne & Alderholt had fewer crimes than the Dorset average, with 207 crimes compared to 446. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Cranborne & Alderholt recorded fewer crimes than 32 out of 51 other areas in the Dorset.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Dorset, Cranborne & Alderholt has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Cranborne & Alderholt Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Cranborne & Alderholt has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 18.38 ranking 30th out of 51 in the Dorset, UK

In 2024, the total Cranborne & Alderholt crimes were 203. The crime rate of Cranborne & Alderholt in 2024 was 169.56 (year) or 14.13 (month) ranking it 36 dangerous area in the Dorset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cranborne & Alderholt were around 207 crimes with yearly crime rate of 172.90 (year) or 14.41 (month) ranking 33 most dangerous area in the Dorset.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cranborne & Alderholt)CrimesRank (Cranborne & Alderholt)CrimesRank (Cranborne & Alderholt)
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
Blandford56 12820 9746 10
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
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

Cranborne & Alderholt Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

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

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Shoplifting 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 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
March 20252
February 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
July 20243

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20254
January 20251
December 20243
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20251
November 20243
September 20242
July 20241

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20258
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20246
September 20249
August 20244
July 20243

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243

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

MonthCount
February 20251
July 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Cranborne & Alderholt in May 2025

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

1. Castle Street (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Park Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Alder Drive (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
5. Sandleheath Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Salisbury Street (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Swan Street (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Wimborne Street (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Park Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Orchard Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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