Crime Rate in Stalbridge & Marnhull: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stalbridge & Marnhull

The total recorded crimes in Stalbridge & Marnhull, Dorset, UK in July 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stalbridge & Marnhull crime rate of 19.23 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 Stalbridge & Marnhull, encompassing approximately 832 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Stalbridge & Marnhull Crime Hotspots

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

  • Glovers Road with total crimes: 5
  • Platts with total crimes: 2
  • Church Hill with total crimes: 1

How safe is Stalbridge & Marnhull?

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

  • Relative to Dorset:

    • In 2024, Stalbridge & Marnhull demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Dorset average, with 173 crimes compared to 476.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Stalbridge & Marnhull recorded fewer crimes than 43 out of 51 other areas in the Dorset.

    • In 2023, Stalbridge & Marnhull had fewer crimes than the Dorset average, with 153 crimes compared to 446. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Stalbridge & Marnhull recorded fewer crimes than 47 out of 51 other areas in the Dorset.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Stalbridge & Marnhull Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Stalbridge & Marnhull has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 19.23 ranking 43th out of 51 in the Dorset, UK

In 2024, the total Stalbridge & Marnhull crimes were 173. The crime rate of Stalbridge & Marnhull in 2024 was 207.93 (year) or 17.33 (month) ranking it 44 dangerous area in the Dorset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Stalbridge & Marnhull were around 153 crimes with yearly crime rate of 183.89 (year) or 15.32 (month) ranking 48 most dangerous area in the Dorset.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stalbridge & Marnhull)CrimesRank (Stalbridge & Marnhull)CrimesRank (Stalbridge & Marnhull)
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
South East Purbeck7 51167 46169 41
Upwey & Broadwey16 44190 41168 42
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

Stalbridge & Marnhull 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 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour 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 (5 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 Burglary (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) and then Vehicle crime 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 Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20256
April 20255
March 20252
February 20258
January 20255

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20252
April 20253
March 20258
February 20255
January 20253

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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July 20251
May 20255
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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July 20251
May 20252
January 20251

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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July 20251
May 20251
February 20251
January 20253

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

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May 20251

A total of 1 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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May 20251

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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April 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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March 20251
February 20251
January 20256

High Crime Locations Stalbridge & Marnhull in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Stalbridge & Marnhull postcode area is presented below.

1. Glovers Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Public order1
2. Platts (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Church Hill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Ring Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Boyle Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Duncliffe Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Coppern Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Corner Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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