Crime Rate in Radipole: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Radipole

The total recorded crimes in Radipole, Dorset, UK in April 2025 are around 92 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Radipole crime rate of 5.36 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 Apr were:

  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (4.35% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (35.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (5.00% increase)
Radipole Crime Hotspots

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

  • Appletree Close with total crimes: 13
  • Fernhill Avenue with total crimes: 12
  • The Rise with total crimes: 10

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 April 2025 the Radipole has recorded 92 crimes with crime rate of 5.36 ranking 4th 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.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Radipole)CrimesRank (Radipole)CrimesRank (Radipole)
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
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

Radipole Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20247
July 20241
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 193 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202521
March 202520
February 20252
January 202515
December 202415
November 20249
October 20249
September 20247
August 202418
July 202421
June 202438
May 202418

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 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
May 20241

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
February 20254
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
June 20244

A total of 252 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202523
March 202517
February 20259
January 202511
December 202414
November 202418
October 202419
September 202425
August 202420
July 202434
June 202438
May 202424

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20258
March 20253
February 20256
January 20252
December 202410
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 202411
July 20244
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 183 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202524
March 202523
February 202511
January 202511
December 202413
November 202418
October 202415
September 202427
August 202410
July 202419
June 20244
May 20248

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 9 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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 21 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
March 20254
November 20241
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

High Crime Locations Radipole in April 2025

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

1. Appletree Close (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Fernhill Avenue (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. The Rise (Map)
Total10
Criminal damage and arson4
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
4. St Andrews Avenue (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Glendinning Avenue (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hetherly Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Drugs1
7. Carlton Road South (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
8. Brunswick Terrace (Map)
Total4
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
9. Rocky Knap (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Grange Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1

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