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 July 2025 are around 57 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lytchett Matravers & Upton crime rate of 7.39 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (52.94% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
Lytchett Matravers & Upton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Anncott Close with total crimes: 7
  • Dolmans Hill with total crimes: 6
  • Kestrel Close with total crimes: 5

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 areas in the Dorset.

    • 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 areas in the Dorset.

  • 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 July 2025 the Lytchett Matravers & Upton has recorded 57 crimes with crime rate of 7.39 ranking 14th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lytchett Matravers & Upton)CrimesRank (Lytchett Matravers & Upton)CrimesRank (Lytchett Matravers & Upton)
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
Gillingham53 16724 11894 7
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
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

Lytchett Matravers & Upton 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 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 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 (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 234 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202517
May 202521
April 202527
March 202515
February 202514
January 202529
December 202420
November 202419
October 202410
September 202419
August 202417

A total of 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20255
May 202512
April 202510
March 20253
February 20252
January 20256
December 20244
November 20248
October 202412
September 20244
August 202413

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
May 20252
April 20255
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20247
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20252
December 20242
November 20242
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
November 20247
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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

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

MonthCount
October 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Lytchett Matravers & Upton in July 2025

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

1. Anncott Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson3
2. Dolmans Hill (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Kestrel Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
4. Cherry Hill Grove (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Shore Gardens (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
6. Ropers Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Martingale Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Upton Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. New Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Eldons Drove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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