Crime Rate in Verwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Verwood

The total recorded crimes in Verwood, Dorset, UK in May 2025 are around 46 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Verwood crime rate of 2.75 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 Verwood, encompassing approximately 16,747 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (18.75% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
Verwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Manor Gardens with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Westworth Way with total crimes: 2

How safe is Verwood?

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

  • Relative to Dorset:

    • In 2024, Verwood reported a higher crime volume than the Dorset average, with 582 crimes compared to 476. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Verwood witnessed more crimes than 34 out of 51 other areas in the Dorset.

    • In 2023, Verwood experienced a greater number of crimes than the Dorset average, with 633 crimes compared to 446. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Verwood witnessed more crimes than 36 out of 51 other areas in the Dorset.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Dorset, Verwood has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Verwood Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Verwood has recorded 46 crimes with crime rate of 2.75 ranking 17th out of 51 in the Dorset, UK

In 2024, the total Verwood crimes were 582. The crime rate of Verwood in 2024 was 34.75 (year) or 2.90 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Dorset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Verwood were around 633 crimes with yearly crime rate of 37.80 (year) or 3.15 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Dorset.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Verwood)CrimesRank (Verwood)CrimesRank (Verwood)
Melcombe Regis177 12,265 12,048 1
Portland92 31,209 21,022 2
Bridport113 21,101 3986 4
Dorchester West64 10980 41,017 3
Wimborne Minster83 4881 7793 8
Westham76 6920 5928 5
Shaftesbury Town78 5613 16615 18
Rodwell & Wyke63 11884 6896 6
Gillingham48 13724 11894 7
Radipole71 7835 8678 12
Littlemoor & Preston70 8784 10697 11
Swanage44 19571 19774 9
Blandford56 12820 9746 10
Ferndown North67 9514 20483 20
Lytchett Matravers & Upton45 18705 12623 17
Wareham43 20695 13651 13
West Purbeck40 22653 15643 14
Chickerell48 15686 14635 15
Dorchester East48 14584 17535 19
Beacon48 16335 28327 24
Blackmore Vale31 27307 29407 21
Sherborne West38 23425 21246 31
St Leonards & St Ives41 21371 26283 29
Ferndown South32 25410 23392 22
Dorchester Poundbury35 24417 22283 27
West Moors & Three Legged Cross31 26390 25359 23
Corfe Mullen30 28398 24283 28
Lyme & Charmouth20 34369 27321 25
Charminster St Mary's11 45280 31316 26
Upwey & Broadwey23 29190 41168 42
Winterborne North16 40273 32259 30
Sturminster Newton21 33297 30181 38
Cranborne & Alderholt22 30203 36207 33
Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants22 31198 38164 44
Sherborne East16 41233 33211 32
Cranborne Chase21 32128 50103 50
Eggardon20 35230 34196 34
Crossways10 49167 47196 35
Puddletown & Lower Winterborne14 43214 35180 39
Yetminster13 44175 42190 36
Stalbridge & Marnhull19 36173 44153 48
Colehill & Wimborne Minster East15 42191 40185 37
Stour & Allen Vale17 39200 37154 47
Sherborne Rural19 37193 39174 40
Beaminster18 38174 43163 45
South East Purbeck9 50167 46169 41
West Parley11 46167 45165 43
Chesil Bank10 47135 49162 46
Winterborne & Broadmayne10 48150 48132 49
Marshwood Vale2 5280 5292 51
Chalk Valleys4 5196 5166 52

Verwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 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 (23 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
September 20241

A total of 170 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.45 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202516
March 202515
February 202516
January 202523
December 202417
November 202411
October 202413
September 202417
August 202413
July 202410

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 202412
November 202412
October 202426
September 20245
August 20241
July 20246

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20255
February 20253
January 20254
December 20249
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 20248
July 20245

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20259
March 20255
February 20255
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20247
August 20248
July 202420

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
September 20242
July 20241

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20258
February 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20246
August 20245
July 20242

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20254
February 20251
January 20256
December 20244
November 20248
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20246

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243
July 202411

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Verwood in May 2025

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

1. Manor Gardens (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Westworth Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Eastworth Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Haywards Farm Close (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
7. Mandalay Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Howe Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Kiln Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Barberry Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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