Crime Rate in Puddletown & Lower Winterborne: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Puddletown & Lower Winterborne

The total recorded crimes in Puddletown & Lower Winterborne, Dorset, UK in April 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Puddletown & Lower Winterborne crime rate of 58.45 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 Puddletown & Lower Winterborne, encompassing approximately 188 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-81.82% decrease)
Puddletown & Lower Winterborne Crime Hotspots

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

  • Broad Close with total crimes: 1
  • Blandford Hill with total crimes: 1
  • Bladen View with total crimes: 1

How safe is Puddletown & Lower Winterborne?

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

  • Relative to Dorset:

    • In 2024, Puddletown & Lower Winterborne demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Dorset average, with 214 crimes compared to 476.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Puddletown & Lower Winterborne recorded fewer crimes than 34 out of 51 other areas in the Dorset.

    • In 2023, Puddletown & Lower Winterborne had fewer crimes than the Dorset average, with 180 crimes compared to 446. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Puddletown & Lower Winterborne recorded fewer crimes than 38 out of 51 other areas in the Dorset.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Dorset, Puddletown & Lower Winterborne has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Puddletown & Lower Winterborne Crime Statstics

In April 2025 the Puddletown & Lower Winterborne has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 58.45 ranking 49th out of 51 in the Dorset, UK

In 2024, the total Puddletown & Lower Winterborne crimes were 214. The crime rate of Puddletown & Lower Winterborne in 2024 was 1137.09 (year) or 94.76 (month) ranking it 35 dangerous area in the Dorset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Puddletown & Lower Winterborne were around 180 crimes with yearly crime rate of 956.43 (year) or 79.70 (month) ranking 39 most dangerous area in the Dorset.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Puddletown & Lower Winterborne)CrimesRank (Puddletown & Lower Winterborne)CrimesRank (Puddletown & Lower Winterborne)
Melcombe Regis143 12,265 12,048 1
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
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

Puddletown & Lower Winterborne Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 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 (7 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
September 20244
August 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 202511
February 20253
January 20255
December 20241
November 20244
October 20248
September 20248
August 20247
July 20249
June 20248
May 20249

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20248

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
December 20244
October 20248
August 20243

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
June 20242

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20244

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

MonthCount
August 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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Puddletown & Lower Winterborne in April 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Puddletown & Lower Winterborne postcode area is presented below.

1. Broad Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Blandford Hill (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
3. Bladen View (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Central Farm Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Mill Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Greenacres (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Chine Hill Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Common Drove (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Bellbury Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. White Hill (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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