Crime in Colehill & Wimborne Minster East: statistics, rates and trends
169 crimes were recorded in Colehill & Wimborne Minster East in the 12 months to July 2026, 23.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Colehill & Wimborne Minster East
- Questions about crime in Colehill & Wimborne Minster East
- About this data
169 crimes were recorded in Colehill & Wimborne Minster East in the 12 months to July 2026, 23.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 69 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Colehill & Wimborne Minster East has the 3,879th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Colehill & Wimborne Minster East | Dorset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 169 | 20,740 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 23.7 | 53.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 7,130 | 389,947 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Colehill & Wimborne Minster East was highest in the year to July 2020 (293 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (162). Over the whole period it fell 33%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 169 | 23.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 178 | 25.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 162 | 22.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 212 | 29.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 228 | 32.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 283 | 39.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 293 | 41.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 253 | 35.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 254 | 35.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 14 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Colehill & Wimborne Minster East 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 anti-social behaviour (+25%) and shoplifting (+19%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 69 | 9.7 | 0.28 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 | 4.2 | 0.27 | +25% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 3.5 | 0.42 | +19% |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.5 | 0.44 | +175% |
| Public order | 9 | 1.3 | 0.19 | -31% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 1.0 | 0.14 | -59% |
| Other theft | 7 | 1.0 | 0.15 | -42% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.7 | 0.21 | +67% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.4 | 0.09 | -70% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.3 | 0.13 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Colehill & Wimborne Minster East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Colehill & Wimborne Minster East recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 40.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Colehill & Wimborne Minster East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Colehill & Wimborne Minster East recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 17.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Colehill & Wimborne Minster East
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Colehill & Wimborne Minster East recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 14.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Colehill & Wimborne Minster East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Colehill & Wimborne Minster East recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 175% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Colehill & Wimborne Minster East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Colehill & Wimborne Minster East recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Colehill & Wimborne Minster East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Colehill & Wimborne Minster East recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 59% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Colehill & Wimborne Minster East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Colehill & Wimborne Minster East recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Colehill & Wimborne Minster East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Colehill & Wimborne Minster East recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Colehill & Wimborne Minster East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Colehill & Wimborne Minster East recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 70% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Colehill & Wimborne Minster East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Colehill & Wimborne Minster East recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Colehill & Wimborne Minster East
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Colehill & Wimborne Minster East recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Colehill & Wimborne Minster East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Colehill & Wimborne Minster East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Colehill & Wimborne Minster East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wimborne Minster | 897 | 80.4 | +239% |
| Ferndown North | 452 | 55.4 | +134% |
| Ferndown South | 340 | 40.6 | +71% |
| Stour & Allen Vale | 195 | 38.0 | +61% |
| West Parley | 154 | 31.5 | +33% |
| West Moors & Three Legged Cross | 297 | 35.5 | +50% |
| Corfe Mullen | 372 | 34.8 | +47% |
| St Leonards & St Ives | 329 | 40.4 | +71% |
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 Colehill & Wimborne Minster East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Kyrchil Way | 18 |
| On or near Smugglers' Lane | 14 |
| On or near Canford Bottom | 11 |
| On or near Rotary Close | 11 |
| On or near Glynville Road | 10 |
| On or near Henbest Close | 9 |
| On or near Merrifield | 6 |
| On or near Dales Drive | 5 |
| On or near Park Homer Drive | 5 |
| On or near Cobb'S Road | 4 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Colehill & Wimborne Minster East 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 61 | 36.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 57 | 33.7% |
| Not recorded | 30 | 17.8% |
| Under investigation | 7 | 4.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 3 | 1.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.8% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 1.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 1.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% |
Colehill & Wimborne Minster East has an estimated population of 7,130. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Colehill & Wimborne Minster East sits in decile 8.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Colehill & Wimborne Minster East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 53.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 85.6% |
| Social rented homes | 6.0% |
| Private rented homes | 8.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.7 |
Is Colehill & Wimborne Minster East a safe place to live?
Colehill & Wimborne Minster East recorded 23.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Colehill & Wimborne Minster East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (30).
Is crime in Colehill & Wimborne Minster East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Colehill & Wimborne Minster East was down 5% on the year before: 169 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 178 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Colehill & Wimborne Minster East?
Colehill & Wimborne Minster East is policed by Dorset. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Colehill & Wimborne Minster East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.