Crime Rate in Wimborne Minster: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wimborne Minster

The total recorded crimes in Wimborne Minster, Dorset, UK in July 2025 are around 88 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wimborne Minster crime rate of 7.01 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 Wimborne Minster, encompassing approximately 12,554 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (19.23% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
Wimborne Minster Crime Hotspots

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

  • West Street with total crimes: 10
  • Wimborne Road with total crimes: 6
  • Gordon Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Wimborne Minster?

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

  • Relative to Dorset:

    • In 2024, Wimborne Minster reported a higher crime volume than the Dorset average, with 881 crimes compared to 476. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Wimborne Minster witnessed more crimes than 45 out of 51 other areas in the Dorset.

    • In 2023, Wimborne Minster experienced a greater number of crimes than the Dorset average, with 793 crimes compared to 446. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Wimborne Minster witnessed more crimes than 44 out of 51 other areas in the Dorset.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wimborne Minster Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Wimborne Minster has recorded 88 crimes with crime rate of 7.01 ranking 7th out of 51 in the Dorset, UK

In 2024, the total Wimborne Minster crimes were 881. The crime rate of Wimborne Minster in 2024 was 70.17 (year) or 5.85 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Dorset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wimborne Minster were around 793 crimes with yearly crime rate of 63.16 (year) or 5.26 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Dorset.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wimborne Minster)CrimesRank (Wimborne Minster)CrimesRank (Wimborne Minster)
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
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
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

Wimborne Minster 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 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (43 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (19 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 (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 226 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202525
May 202527
April 202521
March 202519
February 20258
January 202515
December 202416
November 202414
October 202422
September 202415
August 202419

A total of 307 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202526
May 202524
April 202529
March 202543
February 202522
January 202529
December 202410
November 202435
October 202419
September 202417
August 202422

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20253
May 20253
April 202513
March 20259
February 20255
January 20254
December 202410
November 20247
October 202411
September 20243
August 20248

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20256
April 20257
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20246
October 202411
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 116 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202519
May 202511
April 202533
March 202521
February 20258
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20242

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20259
December 20244
November 20245
October 20241
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
September 20241

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
October 20243
August 20242

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
August 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Wimborne Minster in July 2025

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

1. West Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
2. Wimborne Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
3. Gordon Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Leigh Gardens (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Azalea Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Griffin Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Church Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Redcotts Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Sorrel Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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