Crime Rate in Yetminster: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Yetminster

The total recorded crimes in Yetminster, Dorset, UK in May 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Yetminster crime rate of 75.41 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 Yetminster, encompassing approximately 172 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Yetminster Crime Hotspots

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

  • Foxs Close with total crimes: 3
  • West Hill with total crimes: 1
  • Bull Bridge Mead with total crimes: 1

How safe is Yetminster?

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

  • Relative to Dorset:

    • In 2024, Yetminster demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Dorset average, with 175 crimes compared to 476.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Yetminster recorded fewer crimes than 41 out of 51 other areas in the Dorset.

    • In 2023, Yetminster had fewer crimes than the Dorset average, with 190 crimes compared to 446. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Yetminster recorded fewer crimes than 35 out of 51 other areas in the Dorset.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Yetminster Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Yetminster has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 75.41 ranking 44th out of 51 in the Dorset, UK

In 2024, the total Yetminster crimes were 175. The crime rate of Yetminster in 2024 was 1015.08 (year) or 84.59 (month) ranking it 42 dangerous area in the Dorset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Yetminster were around 190 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1102.09 (year) or 91.84 (month) ranking 36 most dangerous area in the Dorset.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Yetminster)CrimesRank (Yetminster)CrimesRank (Yetminster)
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
Verwood46 17582 18633 16
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
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

Yetminster Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Other theft 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 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
October 20241

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 20258
February 20256
January 20255
December 20244
November 20245
October 20247
September 20246
August 20241
July 20248

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20247
November 20242
October 20246
September 20245
August 20245
July 20243

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
September 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
August 20242

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Yetminster in May 2025

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

1. Foxs Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
2. West Hill (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
3. Bull Bridge Mead (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Stonyacres (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Frylake Meadow (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Bucklers Mead (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Cloverhay (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Common Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. School Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Watery Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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