Crime Rate in Sherborne West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sherborne West

The total recorded crimes in Sherborne West, Dorset, UK in May 2025 are around 38 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sherborne West crime rate of 3.91 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 West, encompassing approximately 9,718 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
Sherborne West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pitmans Way with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Cheap Street with total crimes: 3

How safe is Sherborne West?

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

  • Relative to Dorset:

    • In 2024, Sherborne West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Dorset average, with 425 crimes compared to 476.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Sherborne West witnessed more crimes than 31 out of 51 other areas in the Dorset.

    • In 2023, Sherborne West had fewer crimes than the Dorset average, with 246 crimes compared to 446. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Sherborne West recorded fewer crimes than 30 out of 51 other areas in the Dorset.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sherborne West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Sherborne West has recorded 38 crimes with crime rate of 3.91 ranking 23th out of 51 in the Dorset, UK

In 2024, the total Sherborne West crimes were 425. The crime rate of Sherborne West in 2024 was 43.73 (year) or 3.64 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Dorset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sherborne West were around 246 crimes with yearly crime rate of 25.31 (year) or 2.11 (month) ranking 31 most dangerous area in the Dorset.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sherborne West)CrimesRank (Sherborne West)CrimesRank (Sherborne West)
Melcombe Regis177 12,265 12,048 1
Portland92 31,209 21,022 2
Bridport113 21,101 3986 4
Dorchester West64 10980 41,017 3
Wimborne Minster83 4881 7793 8
Westham76 6920 5928 5
Shaftesbury Town78 5613 16615 18
Rodwell & Wyke63 11884 6896 6
Gillingham48 13724 11894 7
Radipole71 7835 8678 12
Littlemoor & Preston70 8784 10697 11
Swanage44 19571 19774 9
Blandford56 12820 9746 10
Ferndown North67 9514 20483 20
Lytchett Matravers & Upton45 18705 12623 17
Wareham43 20695 13651 13
West Purbeck40 22653 15643 14
Chickerell48 15686 14635 15
Dorchester East48 14584 17535 19
Verwood46 17582 18633 16
Beacon48 16335 28327 24
Blackmore Vale31 27307 29407 21
St Leonards & St Ives41 21371 26283 29
Ferndown South32 25410 23392 22
Dorchester Poundbury35 24417 22283 27
West Moors & Three Legged Cross31 26390 25359 23
Corfe Mullen30 28398 24283 28
Lyme & Charmouth20 34369 27321 25
Charminster St Mary's11 45280 31316 26
Upwey & Broadwey23 29190 41168 42
Winterborne North16 40273 32259 30
Sturminster Newton21 33297 30181 38
Cranborne & Alderholt22 30203 36207 33
Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants22 31198 38164 44
Sherborne East16 41233 33211 32
Cranborne Chase21 32128 50103 50
Eggardon20 35230 34196 34
Crossways10 49167 47196 35
Puddletown & Lower Winterborne14 43214 35180 39
Yetminster13 44175 42190 36
Stalbridge & Marnhull19 36173 44153 48
Colehill & Wimborne Minster East15 42191 40185 37
Stour & Allen Vale17 39200 37154 47
Sherborne Rural19 37193 39174 40
Beaminster18 38174 43163 45
South East Purbeck9 50167 46169 41
West Parley11 46167 45165 43
Chesil Bank10 47135 49162 46
Winterborne & Broadmayne10 48150 48132 49
Marshwood Vale2 5280 5292 51
Chalk Valleys4 5196 5166 52

Sherborne West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20257
March 20256
February 20251
January 20256
December 20243
November 20249
October 20248
September 202411
August 20245
July 202410

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20247
November 202415
October 20247
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20259
March 202513
February 20257
January 20258
December 20247
November 20247
October 202428
September 20246
August 202411
July 202413

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
July 20246

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 202411
August 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Sherborne West in May 2025

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

1. Pitmans Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Other theft3
Shoplifting1
3. Cheap Street (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
4. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
5. Clanfield (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
7. Wingfield Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Shutler Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Barton Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. The Green (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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