Crime Rate in South East Purbeck: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South East Purbeck

The total recorded crimes in South East Purbeck, Dorset, UK in April 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South East Purbeck crime rate of 135.62 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 South East Purbeck, encompassing approximately 110 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
South East Purbeck Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bushey Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 1

How safe is South East Purbeck?

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

  • Relative to Dorset:

    • In 2024, South East Purbeck demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Dorset average, with 167 crimes compared to 476.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, South East Purbeck recorded fewer crimes than 44 out of 51 other areas in the Dorset.

    • In 2023, South East Purbeck had fewer crimes than the Dorset average, with 169 crimes compared to 446. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, South East Purbeck recorded fewer crimes than 40 out of 51 other areas in the Dorset.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Dorset, South East Purbeck has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

South East Purbeck Crime Statstics

In April 2025 the South East Purbeck has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 135.62 ranking 40th out of 51 in the Dorset, UK

In 2024, the total South East Purbeck crimes were 167. The crime rate of South East Purbeck in 2024 was 1509.95 (year) or 125.83 (month) ranking it 46 dangerous area in the Dorset.

In 2023, the total crimes in South East Purbeck were around 169 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1528.03 (year) or 127.34 (month) ranking 41 most dangerous area in the Dorset.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (South East Purbeck)CrimesRank (South East Purbeck)CrimesRank (South East Purbeck)
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
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
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

South East Purbeck Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Public order 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 8 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

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

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Other theft 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 12 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20256
February 20258
January 20254
December 20242
November 20248
October 20243
September 20241
August 20246
July 202412
June 202412
May 20245

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

MonthCount
April 20251
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
September 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241
May 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations South East Purbeck in April 2025

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

1. Bushey Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Breaches Lane (Map)
Total1
Bicycle theft1
5. Swanage Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Rectory Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Beach Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. The Square (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Sandy Hill Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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