Crime Rate in St Leonards & St Ives: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Leonards & St Ives

The total recorded crimes in St Leonards & St Ives, Dorset, UK in July 2025 are around 49 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Leonards & St Ives crime rate of 17.19 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 St Leonards & St Ives, encompassing approximately 2,851 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (108.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
St Leonards & St Ives Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 3
  • Victory Way with total crimes: 3

How safe is St Leonards & St Ives?

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

  • Relative to Dorset:

    • In 2024, St Leonards & St Ives demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Dorset average, with 371 crimes compared to 476.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, St Leonards & St Ives witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 51 other areas in the Dorset.

    • In 2023, St Leonards & St Ives had fewer crimes than the Dorset average, with 283 crimes compared to 446. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, St Leonards & St Ives recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 51 other areas in the Dorset.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Dorset, St Leonards & St Ives has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

St Leonards & St Ives Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the St Leonards & St Ives has recorded 49 crimes with crime rate of 17.19 ranking 17th out of 51 in the Dorset, UK

In 2024, the total St Leonards & St Ives crimes were 371. The crime rate of St Leonards & St Ives in 2024 was 130.12 (year) or 10.84 (month) ranking it 26 dangerous area in the Dorset.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Leonards & St Ives were around 283 crimes with yearly crime rate of 99.26 (year) or 8.27 (month) ranking 29 most dangerous area in the Dorset.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Leonards & St Ives)CrimesRank (St Leonards & St Ives)CrimesRank (St Leonards & St Ives)
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
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
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

St Leonards & St Ives Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 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 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20254
April 20255
March 20256
February 20255
December 20241
November 20247
October 20245
August 20242

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202512
May 202514
April 20256
March 20256
February 202511
January 20258
December 20249
November 202420
October 20247
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20253
May 20253
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20256
March 20251
February 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20247
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
February 20251
August 20241

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 202511
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20249
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251
August 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations St Leonards & St Ives in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the St Leonards & St Ives postcode area is presented below.

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Victory Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. South Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Verwood Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
6. Ringwood Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
7. Brockwood (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Pegasus Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Utah Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Wayside Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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