Crime in Blackmore Vale: statistics, rates and trends

122 crimes were recorded in Blackmore Vale in the 12 months to July 2026, 30.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 59 reports (48% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Blackmore Vale has the 3,748th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Blackmore Vale was highest in the year to July 2023 (137 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (90). Over the whole period it rose 20%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Blackmore Vale over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+13%).

Violence and sexual offences in Blackmore Vale

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Blackmore Vale recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 48.4% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Blackmore Vale

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Blackmore Vale recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 15.6% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Blackmore Vale

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Blackmore Vale recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Blackmore Vale

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Blackmore Vale recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 350% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Blackmore Vale

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Blackmore Vale recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Blackmore Vale

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Blackmore Vale recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Blackmore Vale

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Blackmore Vale recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Blackmore Vale

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Blackmore Vale recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Blackmore Vale

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Blackmore Vale recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Blackmore Vale

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Blackmore Vale recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Blackmore Vale, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Blackmore Vale.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Blackmore Vale over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Blackmore Vale over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Blackmore Vale has an estimated population of 3,974. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Blackmore Vale sits in decile 5.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Blackmore Vale. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.