Crime Rate in Melcombe Regis: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Melcombe Regis

The total recorded crimes in Melcombe Regis, Dorset, UK in July 2025 are around 195 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Melcombe Regis crime rate of 7.51 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (75) incidents (56.25% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (67) incidents (31.37% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
Melcombe Regis Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 17
  • St Edmund Street with total crimes: 13
  • Great George Street with total crimes: 12

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 July 2025 the Melcombe Regis has recorded 195 crimes with crime rate of 7.51 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Melcombe Regis)CrimesRank (Melcombe Regis)CrimesRank (Melcombe Regis)
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
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

Melcombe Regis Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 75 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 67 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (51 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 640 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202567
June 202551
May 202562
April 202543
March 202542
February 202542
January 202546
December 202451
November 202448
October 202457
September 202456
August 202475

A total of 638 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202575
June 202548
May 202554
April 202545
March 202543
February 202550
January 202541
December 202439
November 202440
October 202471
September 202466
August 202466

A total of 129 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202514
May 202521
April 20258
March 20256
February 202512
January 202512
December 20245
November 202411
October 20248
September 20241
August 202419

A total of 115 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 20257
April 202512
March 20257
February 202510
January 20256
December 20248
November 20249
October 202414
September 20248
August 202419

A total of 95 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 156 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20258
April 202514
March 202517
February 202515
January 202526
December 202412
November 20249
October 202412
September 202423
August 20247

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
March 20251
February 20251
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
October 20241

A total of 53 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
May 20252
April 20253
March 20257
February 20253
January 20257
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 202511
May 20256
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20248
November 20245
September 20247
August 20249

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
April 20253
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Melcombe Regis in July 2025

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

1. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total17
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
Other theft1
2. St Edmund Street (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences5
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
3. Great George Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
4. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
5. New Street (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Drugs1
6. Albert Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
7. Nightclub (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Weymouth (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
10. Gloucester Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2

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