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 July 2025 are around 7 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South East Purbeck crime rate of 63.29 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
South East Purbeck Crime Hotspots

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

  • Priest'S Way with total crimes: 1
  • School Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Halves Cottages 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 July 2025 the South East Purbeck has recorded 7 crimes with crime rate of 63.29 ranking 51th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (South East Purbeck)CrimesRank (South East Purbeck)CrimesRank (South East Purbeck)
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
Sherborne Rural24 32193 39174 40
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
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

South East Purbeck Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
August 20244

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20259
May 20256
April 20255
March 20256
February 20258
January 20254
December 20242
November 20248
October 20243
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
April 20252
March 20252
August 20241

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20244

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245

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

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 2 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

High Crime Locations South East Purbeck in July 2025

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

1. Priest'S Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
2. School Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Halves Cottages (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Webbers Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. Harman'S Cross (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Kingston Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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