Crime Rate in Marshwood Vale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Marshwood Vale

The total recorded crimes in Marshwood Vale, Dorset, UK in July 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Marshwood Vale crime rate of 250.78 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 Marshwood Vale, encompassing approximately 63 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Marshwood Vale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Back Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Blind Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Norway Lane with total crimes: 1

How safe is Marshwood Vale?

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

  • Relative to Dorset:

    • In 2024, Marshwood Vale demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Dorset average, with 80 crimes compared to 476.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Marshwood Vale recorded fewer crimes than 51 out of 51 other areas in the Dorset.

    • In 2023, Marshwood Vale had fewer crimes than the Dorset average, with 92 crimes compared to 446. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Marshwood Vale recorded fewer crimes than 50 out of 51 other areas in the Dorset.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Dorset, Marshwood Vale has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Marshwood Vale Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Marshwood Vale has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 250.78 ranking 45th out of 51 in the Dorset, UK

In 2024, the total Marshwood Vale crimes were 80. The crime rate of Marshwood Vale in 2024 was 1253.92 (year) or 104.49 (month) ranking it 52 dangerous area in the Dorset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Marshwood Vale were around 92 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1442.01 (year) or 120.17 (month) ranking 51 most dangerous area in the Dorset.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Marshwood Vale)CrimesRank (Marshwood Vale)CrimesRank (Marshwood Vale)
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
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
Chesil Bank12 48135 49162 46
Cranborne Chase14 47128 50103 50
Winterborne & Broadmayne9 49150 48132 49
Chalk Valleys6 5296 5166 52

Marshwood Vale 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 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (4 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In November 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (2 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
August 20242

A total of 33 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
February 20254
January 20255
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
February 20252
October 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251
August 20242

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20252
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Marshwood Vale in July 2025

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

1. Back Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Blind Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Norway Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1
4. Red Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Oxhayes (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Netherhay Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. The Hayes (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Venn Hill (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Gribb View (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Yonder Hill (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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