Crime Rate in Gillingham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gillingham

The total recorded crimes in Gillingham, Dorset, UK in February 2025 are around 50 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gillingham crime rate of 7.25 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
Gillingham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Paris Court with total crimes: 6
  • Lodbourne Green with total crimes: 4
  • Foxglove Close with total crimes: 2

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Gillingham has recorded 50 crimes with crime rate of 7.25 ranking 9th 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.

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
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
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

Gillingham 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 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).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (13 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 (42 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 259 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202518
January 202524
December 202417
November 202414
October 202421
September 202416
August 202426
July 20242
June 202438
May 202428
April 202413
March 202442

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
February 20255
December 20245
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20244

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

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20255
December 20245
November 20246
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244
June 20248
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245
September 20247
August 20245
July 20241
June 20248
May 20247
April 20249
March 202411

A total of 117 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20259
December 20247
November 20244
October 202411
September 20247
August 202412
June 202424
May 202416
April 202413
March 202410

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 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20246
July 20241
June 202418
May 20247
April 20246
March 202410

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20255
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 202410
June 202410
May 202410
April 20245
March 20246

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
May 20241
March 20242

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 February 2025

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

1. Paris Court (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Other crime1
Public order1
2. Lodbourne Green (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
3. Foxglove Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
5. The Meadows (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Gillingham (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
7. Shave Hill (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
8. Laburnum Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Sycamore Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Primrose Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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