Crime in Corfe Mullen, Dorset: statistics, rates and trends
393 crimes were recorded in Corfe Mullen, Dorset in the 12 months to August 2026, 36.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Corfe Mullen, Dorset at a glance
- Crime trends in Corfe Mullen, Dorset
- Types of crime in Corfe Mullen, Dorset
- Corfe Mullen, Dorset compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Corfe Mullen, Dorset
- What happened after crimes were reported in Corfe Mullen, Dorset
- Demographics of Corfe Mullen, Dorset
- Questions about crime in Corfe Mullen, Dorset
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (123), anti-social behaviour (119) and criminal damage and arson (42) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,566th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Corfe Mullen, Dorset | Dorset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 393 | 21,072 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 36.8 | 54.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 10,686 | 389,947 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Corfe Mullen, Dorset peaked in the year to August 2018 (440 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (317). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 393 | 36.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 352 | 32.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 317 | 29.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 322 | 30.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 346 | 32.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 371 | 34.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 410 | 38.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 425 | 39.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 440 | 41.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 44 |
| July 2026 | 43 |
| June 2026 | 35 |
| May 2026 | 37 |
| April 2026 | 41 |
| March 2026 | 28 |
| February 2026 | 34 |
| January 2026 | 27 |
| December 2025 | 22 |
| November 2025 | 21 |
| October 2025 | 32 |
| September 2025 | 29 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (73% below) and other theft (67% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 74 to 119 and criminal damage and arson rose from 33 to 42, while shoplifting fell from 32 to 24.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 123 | 11.5 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 119 | 11.1 | 15.4 | +61% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 42 | 3.9 | 6.7 | +27% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 2.2 | 8.5 | -25% |
| Other theft | 23 | 2.2 | 6.4 | -8% |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 2.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 15 | 1.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 15 | 1.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.1 | 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.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Corfe Mullen, Dorset; the highest is Wimborne Minster, Dorset (81.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Colehill & Wimborne Minster East (25.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Corfe Mullen, Dorset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lytchett Matravers & Upton | 495 | 38.3 | +4% |
| Wimborne Minster | 906 | 81.2 | +121% |
| Stour & Allen Vale | 189 | 36.9 | 0% |
| Colehill & Wimborne Minster East | 180 | 25.2 | -31% |
| Ferndown North | 448 | 54.9 | +49% |
| West Parley | 144 | 29.4 | -20% |
| Ferndown South | 368 | 43.9 | +19% |
| Wareham | 574 | 54.8 | +49% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Corfe Mullen, Dorset over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (43).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 43 |
| On or near Wareham Road | 31 |
| On or near Newlands Way | 19 |
| On or near Beech Close | 18 |
| On or near Violet Farm Close | 17 |
| On or near Candys Lane | 15 |
| On or near Pye Close | 14 |
| On or near Broadmoor Road | 10 |
| On or near Diana Way | 10 |
| On or near Hanham Road | 9 |
Of the 274 crimes in Corfe Mullen, Dorset with a recorded outcome, 42% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 119 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 116 | 42.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 94 | 34.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 29 | 10.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.8% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 1.1% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
Corfe Mullen, Dorset has an estimated population of 10,686 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (6.7%, against 23.3%), less social housing (7.0%, against 17.1%) and less private renting (10%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Corfe Mullen, Dorset average decile 9.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Corfe Mullen, Dorset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 6.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Corfe Mullen, Dorset a safe place to live?
Corfe Mullen, Dorset recorded 36.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,566th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Corfe Mullen, Dorset?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 123 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (119).
Is crime in Corfe Mullen, Dorset going up or down?
Recorded crime in Corfe Mullen, Dorset was up 12% on the year before: 393 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 352 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Corfe Mullen, Dorset?
About 10,686 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Corfe Mullen, Dorset?
Corfe Mullen, 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.