What is the crime rate in blandford, dorset?

As of March 2026, the blandford ward has an annual crime rate of 42.95 per 1,000 residents with 39 total recorded incidents in the latest reporting period. This figure is sourced from Police.uk open data and normalised using ONS Census 2021 population estimates for the ward boundary area.

What is the most common crime in the blandford ward?

The most common crime in blandford is Violence & Sexual Offences with 18 incidents in March 2026, accounting for 46.2% of all crime in the ward. This data is sourced from Police.uk open data and covers all crimes recorded by the local police force within the blandford ward boundary.

WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Dorset Police Police

Crime in blandford, dorset

Comprehensive safety analysis for blandford, localized within dorset.

Total Crimes

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Annual Crime Rate

42.95per 1k

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Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

10,360

12-Month Crime Trend

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences18

Anti-social Behaviour7

Other Theft4

Vehicle Crime3

Burglary3

Shoplifting2

Criminal Damage & Arson1

Drug Offences1

Incident Distribution

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Oakfield Street Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3	3
On or near Lady Baden Powell Way Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
On or near The Beeches Map	Drugs: 1Burglary: 1	2
On or near Parking Area Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
On or near Casterbridge Close Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
On or near Market Place Map	Anti-social behaviour: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1	2
On or near Salisbury Road Map	Vehicle crime: 1	1
On or near Stevens Close Map	Other theft: 1	1
On or near Elizabeth Road Map	Anti-social behaviour: 1	1
On or near Highfields Map	Criminal damage and arson: 1	1

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#34safest in dorset

City Average

49.95per 1k

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Local Policing

Blandford Forum

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Local Priorities

Tackling ASB (Anti-Social Behaviour) with E-Bikes.

Location:
Throughout Blandford.

Issue:
ASB riding of some E-bikes is causing significant concern to the public and intimidation.

Planned action to tackle this issue:
- We will engage with the public to try and reassure, whilst also trying to identify offenders,
- We will complete hotspot patrols,
- We will utilise local CCTV,
- We will use proactive policing powers and where possible seize bikes.

Issued: 1 Apr 2026

Status Update

This is a new local priority recorded for the area and we will provide an action update in May

Actioned: 1 Jul 2026

Drug Related Violent Crime and Intimidation.

Location:
Blandford.

Issue:
Violent crime and damage has occurred recently in the town which is strongly believed to be linked with local drug dealing. These crimes have significantly impacted the wider community who are not involved in such activity.

Planned action to tackle this issue:
- We will develop intelligence,
- We will engage with the public and reassure,
- We will complete high visibility patrols and proactive use of police powers.

Issued: 1 Apr 2026

Status Update

This is a new local priority recorded for the area and we will provide an action update in May

Actioned: 1 Jul 2026

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10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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