Crime Rate in Melcombe Regis: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Melcombe Regis

The total recorded crimes in Melcombe Regis, Dorset, UK in April 2025 are around 143 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Melcombe Regis crime rate of 5.50 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 Apr were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (45) incidents (4.65% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (2.38% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (-17.65% decrease)
Melcombe Regis Crime Hotspots

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

  • Great George Street with total crimes: 14
  • St Edmund Street with total crimes: 8
  • Lower St Edmund Street with total crimes: 7

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 April 2025 the Melcombe Regis has recorded 143 crimes with crime rate of 5.50 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.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Melcombe Regis)CrimesRank (Melcombe Regis)CrimesRank (Melcombe Regis)
Portland111 31,209 21,022 2
Wimborne Minster115 2881 7793 8
Dorchester West55 11980 41,017 3
Bridport71 61,101 3986 4
Radipole92 4835 8678 12
Westham89 5920 5928 5
Rodwell & Wyke56 10884 6896 6
Gillingham52 12724 11894 7
Shaftesbury Town71 7613 16615 18
Wareham62 8695 13651 13
Swanage41 15571 19774 9
Blandford52 13820 9746 10
Littlemoor & Preston60 9784 10697 11
Lytchett Matravers & Upton50 14705 12623 17
West Purbeck39 18653 15643 14
Chickerell35 23686 14635 15
Verwood39 19582 18633 16
Dorchester East40 16584 17535 19
Ferndown North39 17514 20483 20
Ferndown South38 20410 23392 22
Blackmore Vale36 22307 29407 21
Sherborne West25 30425 21246 31
Beacon37 21335 28327 24
Dorchester Poundbury32 25417 22283 27
West Moors & Three Legged Cross27 29390 25359 23
Corfe Mullen28 28398 24283 28
Sherborne Rural35 24193 39174 40
Lyme & Charmouth30 26369 27321 25
Charminster St Mary's20 32280 31316 26
St Leonards & St Ives18 35371 26283 29
Eggardon29 27230 34196 34
Winterborne North13 45273 32259 30
Sturminster Newton12 48297 30181 38
Yetminster23 31175 42190 36
Sherborne East20 33233 33211 32
Cranborne & Alderholt7 50203 36207 33
West Parley18 34167 45165 43
Crossways16 38167 47196 35
Puddletown & Lower Winterborne11 49214 35180 39
Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants17 36198 38164 44
Colehill & Wimborne Minster East16 39191 40185 37
Stour & Allen Vale15 43200 37154 47
Winterborne & Broadmayne17 37150 48132 49
South East Purbeck15 40167 46169 41
Upwey & Broadwey15 42190 41168 42
Stalbridge & Marnhull15 41173 44153 48
Beaminster13 44174 43163 45
Chesil Bank12 46135 49162 46
Cranborne Chase12 47128 50103 50
Marshwood Vale5 5280 5292 51
Chalk Valleys5 5196 5166 52

Melcombe Regis Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (148 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (102 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (81 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (67 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 134 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20258
March 20256
February 202512
January 202512
December 20245
November 202411
October 20248
September 20241
August 202419
July 202416
June 202422
May 202414

A total of 697 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 58.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202543
March 202542
February 202542
January 202546
December 202451
November 202448
October 202457
September 202456
August 202475
July 202468
June 2024102
May 202467

A total of 145 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202512
March 20257
February 202510
January 20256
December 20248
November 20249
October 202414
September 20248
August 202419
July 202413
June 202432
May 20247

A total of 180 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202514
March 202517
February 202515
January 202526
December 202412
November 20249
October 202412
September 202423
August 20247
July 202418
June 202414
May 202413

A total of 726 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 148 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202545
March 202543
February 202550
January 202541
December 202439
November 202440
October 202471
September 202466
August 202466
July 202436
June 2024148
May 202481

A total of 112 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 202511
February 20257
January 20259
December 20244
November 20245
October 20247
September 202410
August 202415
July 202414
June 202416
May 20248

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20257
February 20253
January 20257
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

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

A total of 70 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20248
November 20245
September 20247
August 20249
July 20246
June 202418
May 20245

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 202411
July 20246
June 202420

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
June 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Melcombe Regis in April 2025

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

1. Great George Street (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. St Edmund Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
3. Lower St Edmund Street (Map)
Total7
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences1
5. School Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Maiden Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
7. Cassiobury Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
9. Nightclub (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. St Thomas Street (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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