Crime in Chickerell, Dorset: statistics, rates and trends
571 crimes were recorded in Chickerell, Dorset in the 12 months to August 2026, 63.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Chickerell, Dorset at a glance
- Crime trends in Chickerell, Dorset
- Types of crime in Chickerell, Dorset
- Chickerell, Dorset compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Chickerell, Dorset
- What happened after crimes were reported in Chickerell, Dorset
- Demographics of Chickerell, Dorset
- Questions about crime in Chickerell, Dorset
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (204), anti-social behaviour (151) and shoplifting (60) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,499th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Chickerell, Dorset | Dorset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 571 | 21,072 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 63.1 | 54.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 9,051 | 389,947 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Chickerell, Dorset peaked in the year to August 2019 (673 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (543). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 571 | 63.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 543 | 60.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 658 | 72.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 590 | 65.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 553 | 61.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 565 | 62.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 610 | 67.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 673 | 74.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 650 | 71.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 50 |
| July 2026 | 64 |
| June 2026 | 65 |
| May 2026 | 53 |
| April 2026 | 48 |
| March 2026 | 48 |
| February 2026 | 37 |
| January 2026 | 40 |
| December 2025 | 44 |
| November 2025 | 30 |
| October 2025 | 50 |
| September 2025 | 42 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (44% below) and other theft (43% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 98 to 151 and shoplifting rose from 50 to 60, while public order fell from 48 to 34 and other theft fell from 44 to 33.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 204 | 22.5 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 151 | 16.7 | 15.4 | +54% |
| Shoplifting | 60 | 6.6 | 8.5 | +20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 47 | 5.2 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Public order | 34 | 3.8 | 6.7 | -29% |
| Other theft | 33 | 3.6 | 6.4 | -25% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 1.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Chickerell, Dorset; the highest is Melcombe Regis (383.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Winterborne & Broadmayne (23.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chickerell, Dorset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westham | 971 | 100.2 | +59% |
| Radipole | 711 | 84.5 | +34% |
| Rodwell & Wyke | 745 | 53.6 | -15% |
| Melcombe Regis | 1,884 | 383.1 | +507% |
| Upwey & Broadwey | 228 | 60.4 | -4% |
| Littlemoor & Preston | 636 | 56.9 | -10% |
| Portland | 912 | 66.3 | +5% |
| Winterborne & Broadmayne | 97 | 23.1 | -63% |
The 10 locations below account for 51% of the crime recorded in Chickerell, Dorset over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Granby Close” (79).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Granby Close | 79 |
| On or near Supermarket | 55 |
| On or near Fraser Avenue | 27 |
| On or near Canterbury Close | 25 |
| On or near Chickerell Road | 25 |
| On or near Yarlands | 20 |
| On or near Marshallsay Road | 18 |
| On or near Green Lane | 17 |
| On or near Wood Land Way | 16 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 12 |
Of the 420 crimes in Chickerell, Dorset with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 151 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 165 | 39.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 119 | 28.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 44 | 10.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 6.0% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 3.3% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 2.1% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
Chickerell, Dorset has an estimated population of 9,051 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.3%, against 7.9%), an older population (27%, against 19%) and more retired residents (31%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Chickerell, Dorset average decile 5.2 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Chickerell, Dorset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Chickerell, Dorset a safe place to live?
Chickerell, Dorset recorded 63.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,499th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Chickerell, Dorset?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 204 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (151).
Is crime in Chickerell, Dorset going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chickerell, Dorset was up 5% on the year before: 571 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 543 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Chickerell, Dorset?
About 9,051 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Chickerell, Dorset?
Chickerell, Dorset is policed by Dorset.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.