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 February 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South East Purbeck crime rate of 99.46 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
South East Purbeck Crime Hotspots

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

  • East Drove with total crimes: 2
  • Springwell Close with total crimes: 2
  • Steppes 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the South East Purbeck has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 99.46 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.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dorset)CrimesRank (Dorset)CrimesRank (Dorset)
Melcombe Regis152 12,265 12,048 1
Portland79 21,209 21,022 2
Dorchester West56 8980 41,017 3
Bridport67 31,101 3986 4
Westham66 4920 5928 5
Rodwell & Wyke66 5884 6896 6
Wimborne Minster57 6881 7793 8
Gillingham50 9724 11894 7
West Purbeck57 7653 15643 14
Radipole37 12835 8678 12
Swanage27 24571 19774 9
Blandford33 16820 9746 10
Littlemoor & Preston41 10784 10697 11
Chickerell37 11686 14635 15
Lytchett Matravers & Upton26 25705 12623 17
Wareham35 14695 13651 13
Dorchester East36 13584 17535 19
Verwood35 15582 18633 16
Shaftesbury Town32 19613 16615 18
Corfe Mullen33 17398 24283 28
St Leonards & St Ives33 18371 26283 29
Ferndown North25 26514 20483 20
West Moors & Three Legged Cross29 20390 25359 23
Blackmore Vale29 21307 29407 21
Sherborne West16 34425 21246 31
Ferndown South19 30410 23392 22
Dorchester Poundbury19 31417 22283 27
Sherborne Rural28 22193 39174 40
Sturminster Newton27 23297 30181 38
Beacon24 27335 28327 24
Lyme & Charmouth15 35369 27321 25
Charminster St Mary's14 36280 31316 26
Winterborne North20 28273 32259 30
Stalbridge & Marnhull19 29173 44153 48
Sherborne East10 41233 33211 32
Yetminster17 32175 42190 36
Cranborne & Alderholt6 48203 36207 33
Eggardon17 33230 34196 34
Crossways8 46167 47196 35
Puddletown & Lower Winterborne9 44214 35180 39
Colehill & Wimborne Minster East8 47191 40185 37
Stour & Allen Vale5 50200 37154 47
Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants13 37198 38164 44
West Parley13 38167 45165 43
Marshwood Vale11 3980 5292 51
Upwey & Broadwey10 42190 41168 42
Beaminster9 43174 43163 45
Chesil Bank8 45135 49162 46
Winterborne & Broadmayne6 49150 48132 49
Cranborne Chase4 52128 50103 50
Chalk Valleys5 5196 5166 52

South East Purbeck Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (3 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 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
March 20241

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 202412
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 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
April 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations South East Purbeck in February 2025

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

1. East Drove (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Springwell Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Steppes (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Three Acre Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Burnham'S Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Sandy Hill Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Halves Cottages (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Newfoundland Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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