WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Dorset Police Police

Crime in sherborne west, dorset

Comprehensive safety analysis for sherborne west, localized within dorset.

Total Crimes

25
trending_down -37.5% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

64.28per 1k

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

5,975

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences11
Anti-social Behaviour5
Shoplifting3
Other Theft2
Criminal Damage & Arson2
Weapons Possession1
Drug Offences1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Half Moon Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Anti-social behaviour: 1
3
On or near Petrol Station Map
Other theft: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1
3
On or near Pitmans Way Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Cheap Street Map
Shoplifting: 2
2
On or near Shutler Street Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2
On or near The Green Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
On or near Horsecastles Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Trent Path Lane Map
Drugs: 1
1
On or near Durrant Close Map
Criminal damage and arson: 1
1
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 1
1

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Safety comparison within dorset district.

Local Rank

#47safest in dorset

City Average

49.95per 1k

Local Policing

Sherborne

Dorset Police

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Local Priorities

Illegal and anti-social use of vehicles (off road motorcycles)

Location:
Corelli Estate.

Issue:
Off road bikes are being ridden illegally and anti-socially around the estate causing distress to local residents.

Planned action to tackle this issue:
- Targeted high-visibility patrols at key times (local officers and specialist teams)
- Robust enforcement action where possible including warning notices and vehicle seizures
- Partnership working with Dorset Council and other key agencies

Issued: 1 Apr 2026

Status Update

May update:
- Local residents have provided us with some excellent CTCV footage of incidents, which we have reviewed and identified some offenders. The footage will also assist us in prosecuting the offenders for road traffic offences
- We recently seized a motorbike due to being driven recklessly
- Targeted patrols of the Corelli estate will continue

Actioned: 30 Jun 2026

Shoplifting

Location:
Peel Centre, Babylon Hill.

Issue:
There has been an increase in shoplifting to local businesses at the retail park causing harm to staff, customers and the wider community.

Planned action to tackle this issue:
- Targeted high-visibility patrols at key times and locations
- Multi-agency working with Avon & Somerset Police and the local Town-Link scheme
- Dedicated policing operations

Issued: 1 Apr 2026

Status Update

May update:
- We have increased our patrols in the area
- Engaged with local businesses to streamline reporting processes
- Working with Avon and Somerset Police to target suspects who live in Yeovil

Actioned: 30 Jun 2026

Engagement Events

JUN4

Mobile Police Station @ Sherborne (Westbridge Park Co-op)

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11:00 AM — 1:00 PM

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Co-op Food (Westbridge Park) Sherborne

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