WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Dorset Police Police

Crime in St Leonards & St Ives, Dorset

Comprehensive safety analysis for St Leonards & St Ives, localized within Dorset.

Total Crimes

38
trending_up +35.7% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

41.42per 1k
trending_down -0.9% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

7,895

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences11
Anti-social Behaviour7
Burglary6
Other Theft5
Vehicle Crime4
Criminal Damage & Arson3
Public Order1
Drug Offences1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Avon Avenue Map
Violence and sexual offences: 5
5
On or near Verwood Road Map
Criminal damage and arson: 3
3
On or near St Ives Park Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Anti-social behaviour: 1
3
On or near South Drive Map
Burglary: 3
3
On or near Petrol Station Map
Vehicle crime: 3
3
On or near New Forest Estate Map
Public order: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
On or near Park/Open Space Map
Other theft: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1
2
On or near Horton Road Map
Burglary: 1Vehicle crime: 1
2
On or near Avon Castle Drive Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1
On or near North Drive Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1

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Local Rank

#33safest in Dorset

City Average

49.4per 1k

Local Policing

Ringwood and Fordingbridge

Hampshire Constabulary

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Local Priorities

Rural

Issued: 1 May 2026

Status Update

Rural Farm Machinery Theft - typically peaks over winter months. We will tackle offenders and work with land owners and farmers to help prevent offending.

ASB

Issued: 1 May 2026

Status Update

We will continue to tackle the common ASB reported issues, in particular ASB drug related incidents. We will identify and increase visible patrols in areas that have been raised as ASB concerns.

Retail

Issued: 1 May 2026

Status Update

Safer Streets – We will focus on tackling retail theft, anti-social behaviour, and organised crime. Working with partners to reduce crime, reassure the public, and keep shopping areas, high streets and the like safe.

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