Crime Rate in Lytchett Matravers & Upton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lytchett Matravers & Upton

The total recorded crimes in Lytchett Matravers & Upton, Dorset, UK in February 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lytchett Matravers & Upton crime rate of 3.37 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 Lytchett Matravers & Upton, encompassing approximately 7,708 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-51.72% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
Lytchett Matravers & Upton Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Crossways with total crimes: 3
  • Shore Close with total crimes: 2
  • Anncott Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Lytchett Matravers & Upton?

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

  • Relative to Dorset:

    • In 2024, Lytchett Matravers & Upton reported a higher crime volume than the Dorset average, with 705 crimes compared to 476. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Lytchett Matravers & Upton witnessed more crimes than 40 out of 51 other cities.

    • In 2023, Lytchett Matravers & Upton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Dorset average, with 623 crimes compared to 446. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Lytchett Matravers & Upton witnessed more crimes than 35 out of 51 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Lytchett Matravers & Upton Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Lytchett Matravers & Upton has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 3.37 ranking 25th out of 51 in the Dorset, UK

In 2024, the total Lytchett Matravers & Upton crimes were 705. The crime rate of Lytchett Matravers & Upton in 2024 was 91.46 (year) or 7.62 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Dorset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lytchett Matravers & Upton were around 623 crimes with yearly crime rate of 80.83 (year) or 6.74 (month) ranking 17 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
Gillingham50 9724 11894 7
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
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

Lytchett Matravers & Upton 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 14 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 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 (8 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 263 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202514
January 202529
December 202420
November 202419
October 202410
September 202419
August 202417
July 202425
June 202448
May 202432
April 202412
March 202418

A total of 112 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20256
December 20244
November 20248
October 202412
September 20244
August 202413
July 202414
June 202424
May 20247
April 20243
March 202415

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
December 20247
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20245
July 20246
June 202410
May 20246
April 20246
March 20247

A total of 77 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
November 20247
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245
July 20249
June 20248
May 202435
April 20243
March 20243

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
October 20242
August 20241
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20245

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
June 20242

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20242
September 20242
August 20246
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 202411

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20242
March 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Lytchett Matravers & Upton in February 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Lytchett Matravers & Upton postcode area is presented below.

1. The Crossways (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Shore Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Anncott Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Lytchett Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Furzey Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Beacon Park Crescent (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Franklyn Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Moorland Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Greenacre Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Stirrup Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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