Crime Rate in Gillingham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gillingham

The total recorded crimes in Gillingham, Dorset, UK in July 2025 are around 53 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gillingham crime rate of 7.68 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
Gillingham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Addison Close with total crimes: 4
  • Longbury Hill Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Frog Lane with total crimes: 3

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 July 2025 the Gillingham has recorded 53 crimes with crime rate of 7.68 ranking 16th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gillingham)CrimesRank (Gillingham)CrimesRank (Gillingham)
Melcombe Regis195 12,265 12,048 1
Portland93 61,209 21,022 2
West Purbeck113 2653 15643 14
Dorchester West62 12980 41,017 3
Bridport99 41,101 3986 4
Rodwell & Wyke104 3884 6896 6
Westham94 5920 5928 5
Wimborne Minster88 7881 7793 8
Radipole70 10835 8678 12
Littlemoor & Preston86 8784 10697 11
Swanage45 18571 19774 9
Blandford56 15820 9746 10
Shaftesbury Town84 9613 16615 18
Wareham64 11695 13651 13
Lytchett Matravers & Upton57 14705 12623 17
Verwood61 13582 18633 16
Chickerell45 20686 14635 15
Dorchester East37 23584 17535 19
St Leonards & St Ives49 17371 26283 29
Beacon45 19335 28327 24
Ferndown North40 21514 20483 20
Blackmore Vale28 29307 29407 21
Sherborne West26 30425 21246 31
Ferndown South40 22410 23392 22
Dorchester Poundbury26 31417 22283 27
West Moors & Three Legged Cross31 26390 25359 23
Corfe Mullen30 28398 24283 28
Lyme & Charmouth36 24369 27321 25
Winterborne North32 25273 32259 30
Charminster St Mary's17 42280 31316 26
West Parley30 27167 45165 43
Sturminster Newton23 33297 30181 38
Sherborne East22 35233 33211 32
Sherborne Rural24 32193 39174 40
Cranborne & Alderholt8 50203 36207 33
Eggardon16 46230 34196 34
Stour & Allen Vale22 34200 37154 47
Crossways17 40167 47196 35
Puddletown & Lower Winterborne20 36214 35180 39
Yetminster17 38175 42190 36
Colehill & Wimborne Minster East17 41191 40185 37
Beaminster20 37174 43163 45
Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants17 39198 38164 44
South East Purbeck7 51167 46169 41
Upwey & Broadwey16 44190 41168 42
Stalbridge & Marnhull16 43173 44153 48
Marshwood Vale16 4580 5292 51
Chesil Bank12 48135 49162 46
Cranborne Chase14 47128 50103 50
Winterborne & Broadmayne9 49150 48132 49
Chalk Valleys6 5296 5166 52

Gillingham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 244 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202518
May 202521
April 202519
March 202528
February 202518
January 202524
December 202417
November 202414
October 202421
September 202416
August 202426

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20258
May 20255
April 20257
March 202514
February 20254
January 20259
December 20247
November 20244
October 202411
September 20247
August 202412

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20251
May 20254
April 20254
March 20255
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20257
April 20255
March 20252
February 20258
January 20255
December 20245
November 20246
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20255
December 20245
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20253
April 20256
March 20252
February 20256
January 20255
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 202410

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 202418
September 20243
August 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 3 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

A total of 4 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

A total of 4 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

High Crime Locations Gillingham in July 2025

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

1. Addison Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Longbury Hill Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Frog Lane (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
4. South Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
5. Yalbury Wood Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
7. Elm Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Back Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Common Mead Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Freame Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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