Crime Rate in Radipole: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Radipole

The total recorded crimes in Radipole, Dorset, UK in July 2025 are around 70 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Radipole crime rate of 4.08 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 Radipole, encompassing approximately 17,157 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Radipole Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brunswick Terrace with total crimes: 12
  • The Rise with total crimes: 8
  • Appletree Close with total crimes: 6

How safe is Radipole?

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

  • Relative to Dorset:

    • In 2024, Radipole reported a higher crime volume than the Dorset average, with 835 crimes compared to 476. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Radipole witnessed more crimes than 44 out of 51 other areas in the Dorset.

    • In 2023, Radipole experienced a greater number of crimes than the Dorset average, with 678 crimes compared to 446. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Radipole witnessed more crimes than 40 out of 51 other areas in the Dorset.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Radipole Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Radipole has recorded 70 crimes with crime rate of 4.08 ranking 10th out of 51 in the Dorset, UK

In 2024, the total Radipole crimes were 835. The crime rate of Radipole in 2024 was 48.67 (year) or 4.06 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Dorset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Radipole were around 678 crimes with yearly crime rate of 39.52 (year) or 3.29 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Dorset.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Radipole)CrimesRank (Radipole)CrimesRank (Radipole)
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
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

Radipole Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (30 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (15 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 214 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202521
May 202522
April 202523
March 202517
February 20259
January 202511
December 202414
November 202418
October 202419
September 202425
August 202420

A total of 201 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202530
May 202522
April 202521
March 202520
February 20252
January 202515
December 202415
November 20249
October 20249
September 20247
August 202418

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20254
November 20241
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20248
November 20242
October 20241
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20253
February 20251
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20259
May 20257
April 20258
March 20253
February 20256
January 20252
December 202410
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 202411

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 179 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20259
May 20259
April 202524
March 202523
February 202511
January 202511
December 202413
November 202418
October 202415
September 202427
August 202410

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20247

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20254
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
September 20242
August 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Radipole in July 2025

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

1. Brunswick Terrace (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour11
Other theft1
2. The Rise (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Appletree Close (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Glendinning Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
Other theft1
5. Rocky Knap (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Milton Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
7. William Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
8. Waterloo Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. B3155 (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Fernhill Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1

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