Crime Rate in Gillingham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gillingham

The total recorded crimes in Gillingham, Dorset, UK in April 2025 are around 52 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gillingham crime rate of 7.54 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 Gillingham, encompassing approximately 6,897 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-32.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Gillingham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Paris Court with total crimes: 6
  • Addison Close with total crimes: 4
  • Lodden View with total crimes: 4

How safe is Gillingham?

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

  • Relative to Dorset:

    • In 2024, Gillingham reported a higher crime volume than the Dorset average, with 724 crimes compared to 476. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Gillingham witnessed more crimes than 41 out of 51 other areas in the Dorset.

    • In 2023, Gillingham experienced a greater number of crimes than the Dorset average, with 894 crimes compared to 446. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Gillingham witnessed more crimes than 45 out of 51 other areas in the Dorset.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Gillingham Crime Statstics

In April 2025 the Gillingham has recorded 52 crimes with crime rate of 7.54 ranking 12th out of 51 in the Dorset, UK

In 2024, the total Gillingham crimes were 724. The crime rate of Gillingham in 2024 was 104.96 (year) or 8.75 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Dorset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Gillingham were around 894 crimes with yearly crime rate of 129.61 (year) or 10.80 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Dorset.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gillingham)CrimesRank (Gillingham)CrimesRank (Gillingham)
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
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
Chesil Bank12 46135 49162 46
Cranborne Chase12 47128 50103 50
Marshwood Vale5 5280 5292 51
Chalk Valleys5 5196 5166 52

Gillingham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 2 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 115 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
March 202514
February 20254
January 20259
December 20247
November 20244
October 202411
September 20247
August 202412
June 202424
May 202416

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 202418
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20255
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245
September 20247
August 20245
July 20241
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 251 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202519
March 202528
February 202518
January 202524
December 202417
November 202414
October 202421
September 202416
August 202426
July 20242
June 202438
May 202428

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20252
February 20258
January 20255
December 20245
November 20246
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
February 20255
December 20245
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
December 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20252
February 20256
January 20255
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 202410
June 202410
May 202410

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20246
July 20241
June 202418
May 20247

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20243

High Crime Locations Gillingham in April 2025

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

1. Paris Court (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Addison Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Lodden View (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
4. Harding'S Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
5. Shaftesbury Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Common Mead Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
7. Gillingham (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Sycamore Way (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Windsor Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Pimpernel Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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