Crime in Colehill & Wimborne Minster East: statistics, rates and trends
180 crimes were recorded in Colehill & Wimborne Minster East in the 12 months to August 2026, 25.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Colehill & Wimborne Minster East at a glance
- Crime trends in Colehill & Wimborne Minster East
- Types of crime in Colehill & Wimborne Minster East
- Colehill & Wimborne Minster East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Colehill & Wimborne Minster East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Colehill & Wimborne Minster East
- Demographics of Colehill & Wimborne Minster East
- Questions about crime in Colehill & Wimborne Minster East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (73), anti-social behaviour (36) and shoplifting (20) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,863rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Colehill & Wimborne Minster East | Dorset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 180 | 21,072 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 25.2 | 54.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 7,130 | 389,947 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Colehill & Wimborne Minster East peaked in the year to August 2020 (289 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (150). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 27%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 180 | 25.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 181 | 25.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 150 | 21.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 220 | 30.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 220 | 30.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 288 | 40.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 289 | 40.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 248 | 34.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 248 | 34.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 25 |
| July 2026 | 16 |
| June 2026 | 13 |
| May 2026 | 12 |
| April 2026 | 10 |
| March 2026 | 16 |
| February 2026 | 25 |
| January 2026 | 22 |
| December 2025 | 8 |
| November 2025 | 7 |
| October 2025 | 14 |
| September 2025 | 12 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (70% below) and anti-social behaviour (67% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 22 to 36, while shoplifting fell from 29 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 73 | 10.2 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 | 5.0 | 15.4 | +64% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 2.8 | 8.5 | -31% |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 1.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 10 | 1.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 8 | 1.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Colehill & Wimborne Minster East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Colehill & Wimborne Minster East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wimborne Minster | 906 | 81.2 | +222% |
| Ferndown North | 448 | 54.9 | +117% |
| Ferndown South | 368 | 43.9 | +74% |
| Stour & Allen Vale | 189 | 36.9 | +46% |
| West Parley | 144 | 29.4 | +17% |
| West Moors & Three Legged Cross | 300 | 35.8 | +42% |
| Corfe Mullen | 393 | 36.8 | +46% |
| St Leonards & St Ives | 319 | 39.2 | +55% |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Colehill & Wimborne Minster East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Kyrchil Way”, “Rotary Close” and “Smugglers' Lane” (13 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Kyrchil Way | 13 |
| On or near Rotary Close | 13 |
| On or near Smugglers' Lane | 13 |
| On or near Canford Bottom | 11 |
| On or near Glynville Road | 10 |
| On or near Henbest Close | 10 |
| On or near Merrifield | 6 |
| On or near New Merrifield | 6 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 6 |
| On or near Dales Drive | 5 |
Of the 144 crimes in Colehill & Wimborne Minster East with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 36 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 69 | 47.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 51 | 35.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 11 | 7.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 2.1% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 2.1% | 0.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 3 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
Colehill & Wimborne Minster East has an estimated population of 7,130 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (6.9%, against 23.3%), less social housing (6.0%, against 17.1%) and less private renting (8.3%, against 20.3%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Colehill & Wimborne Minster East average decile 8.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Colehill & Wimborne Minster East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 33.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 6.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 85.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Colehill & Wimborne Minster East a safe place to live?
Colehill & Wimborne Minster East recorded 25.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,863rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Colehill & Wimborne Minster East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 73 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (36).
Is crime in Colehill & Wimborne Minster East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Colehill & Wimborne Minster East was almost unchanged on the year before: 180 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 181 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Colehill & Wimborne Minster East?
About 7,130 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 30% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Colehill & Wimborne Minster East?
Colehill & Wimborne Minster East 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.