Crime Rate in Sherborne Rural: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sherborne Rural

The total recorded crimes in Sherborne Rural, Dorset, UK in July 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sherborne Rural crime rate of 183.21 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 Sherborne Rural, encompassing approximately 131 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Sherborne Rural Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Compton Road with total crimes: 4
  • Eastfield with total crimes: 3

How safe is Sherborne Rural?

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

  • Relative to Dorset:

    • In 2024, Sherborne Rural demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Dorset average, with 193 crimes compared to 476.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Sherborne Rural recorded fewer crimes than 38 out of 51 other areas in the Dorset.

    • In 2023, Sherborne Rural had fewer crimes than the Dorset average, with 174 crimes compared to 446. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Sherborne Rural recorded fewer crimes than 39 out of 51 other areas in the Dorset.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Dorset, Sherborne Rural has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Sherborne Rural Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Sherborne Rural has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 183.21 ranking 32th out of 51 in the Dorset, UK

In 2024, the total Sherborne Rural crimes were 193. The crime rate of Sherborne Rural in 2024 was 1473.28 (year) or 122.77 (month) ranking it 39 dangerous area in the Dorset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sherborne Rural were around 174 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1328.24 (year) or 110.69 (month) ranking 40 most dangerous area in the Dorset.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sherborne Rural)CrimesRank (Sherborne Rural)CrimesRank (Sherborne Rural)
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
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
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

Sherborne Rural Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (11 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20251
April 20258
March 20253
February 20255
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 20255
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
October 20241

A total of 88 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20256
May 202512
April 202516
March 202511
February 20257
January 20256
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
January 20251

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
November 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
October 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
December 20241
October 20242

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

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Sherborne Rural in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting9
2. Compton Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
3. Eastfield (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Curtis Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. New Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Stony Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Sarum (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Church Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Ratleigh Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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