Crime Rate in Littlemoor & Preston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Littlemoor & Preston

The total recorded crimes in Littlemoor & Preston, Dorset, UK in May 2025 are around 70 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Littlemoor & Preston crime rate of 6.57 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 Littlemoor & Preston, encompassing approximately 10,650 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (14.81% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-11.76% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
Littlemoor & Preston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Canberra Crescent with total crimes: 5

How safe is Littlemoor & Preston?

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

  • Relative to Dorset:

    • In 2024, Littlemoor & Preston reported a higher crime volume than the Dorset average, with 784 crimes compared to 476. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Littlemoor & Preston witnessed more crimes than 42 out of 51 other areas in the Dorset.

    • In 2023, Littlemoor & Preston experienced a greater number of crimes than the Dorset average, with 697 crimes compared to 446. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Littlemoor & Preston witnessed more crimes than 41 out of 51 other areas in the Dorset.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Littlemoor & Preston Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Littlemoor & Preston has recorded 70 crimes with crime rate of 6.57 ranking 8th out of 51 in the Dorset, UK

In 2024, the total Littlemoor & Preston crimes were 784. The crime rate of Littlemoor & Preston in 2024 was 73.61 (year) or 6.13 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Dorset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Littlemoor & Preston were around 697 crimes with yearly crime rate of 65.44 (year) or 5.45 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Dorset.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Littlemoor & Preston)CrimesRank (Littlemoor & Preston)CrimesRank (Littlemoor & Preston)
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
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
Cranborne & Alderholt22 30203 36207 33
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

Littlemoor & Preston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 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 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 267 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202527
March 202522
February 202521
January 202517
December 202426
November 202419
October 202430
September 202425
August 202421
July 202428

A total of 142 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202517
March 202512
February 20259
January 20259
December 20245
November 20249
October 202413
September 202413
August 202417
July 202423

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20245
September 20245
August 20248
July 202410

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20255
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20251
March 20256
February 20255
January 20253
December 20243
November 20247
October 20248
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
August 20244
July 20241

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241

High Crime Locations Littlemoor & Preston in May 2025

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

1. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
3. Canberra Crescent (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Bayard Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Holcombe Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Sedge Place (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Merredin Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
8. Orchard Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Littlemoor Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Geelong Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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