Crime Rate in Melcombe Regis: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Melcombe Regis

The total recorded crimes in Melcombe Regis, Dorset, UK in May 2025 are around 177 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Melcombe Regis crime rate of 6.81 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 Melcombe Regis, encompassing approximately 25,977 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (62) incidents (44.19% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (54) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (21) incidents (162.50% increase)
Melcombe Regis Crime Hotspots

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

  • Great George Street with total crimes: 13
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 9
  • Albert Street with total crimes: 8

How safe is Melcombe Regis?

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

  • Relative to Dorset:

    • In 2024, Melcombe Regis reported a higher crime volume than the Dorset average, with 2,265 crimes compared to 476. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Melcombe Regis witnessed more crimes than 51 out of 51 other areas in the Dorset.

    • In 2023, Melcombe Regis experienced a greater number of crimes than the Dorset average, with 2,048 crimes compared to 446. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Melcombe Regis witnessed more crimes than 51 out of 51 other areas in the Dorset.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Melcombe Regis Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Melcombe Regis has recorded 177 crimes with crime rate of 6.81 ranking 1th out of 51 in the Dorset, UK

In 2024, the total Melcombe Regis crimes were 2,265. The crime rate of Melcombe Regis in 2024 was 87.19 (year) or 7.27 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Dorset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Melcombe Regis were around 2,048 crimes with yearly crime rate of 78.84 (year) or 6.57 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Dorset.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Melcombe Regis)CrimesRank (Melcombe Regis)CrimesRank (Melcombe Regis)
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
Littlemoor & Preston70 8784 10697 11
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

Melcombe Regis Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (62 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (54 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (43 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (43 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (42 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 42 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (41 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 51 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (71 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (57 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (66 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (56 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (75 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (66 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 68 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 590 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 53.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202562
April 202543
March 202542
February 202542
January 202546
December 202451
November 202448
October 202457
September 202456
August 202475
July 202468

A total of 551 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 50.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202554
April 202545
March 202543
February 202550
January 202541
December 202439
November 202440
October 202471
September 202466
August 202466
July 202436

A total of 119 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 20258
March 20256
February 202512
January 202512
December 20245
November 202411
October 20248
September 20241
August 202419
July 202416

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 113 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202512
March 20257
February 202510
January 20256
December 20248
November 20249
October 202414
September 20248
August 202419
July 202413

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 202411
July 20246

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20248
November 20245
September 20247
August 20249
July 20246

A total of 161 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.64 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202514
March 202517
February 202515
January 202526
December 202412
November 20249
October 202412
September 202423
August 20247
July 202418

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 93 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 202511
February 20257
January 20259
December 20244
November 20245
October 20247
September 202410
August 202415
July 202414

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
February 20251
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20257
February 20253
January 20257
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
November 20242
October 20242
July 20242

High Crime Locations Melcombe Regis in May 2025

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

1. Great George Street (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
2. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Albert Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. St Edmund Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
5. Nightclub (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. St Thomas Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
8. New Street (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Helen Lane (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Bicycle theft1
10. Westham Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2

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