Crime in Cranborne & Alderholt: statistics, rates and trends

153 crimes were recorded in Cranborne & Alderholt in the 12 months to July 2026, 30.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 38 reports (25% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Cranborne & Alderholt has the 3,757th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Cranborne & Alderholt was highest in the year to July 2019 (228 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (153). Over the whole period it fell 8%, 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 Cranborne & Alderholt 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 falls were in violence and sexual offences (-40%).

Violence and sexual offences in Cranborne & Alderholt

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Cranborne & Alderholt recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 24.8% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Cranborne & Alderholt

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Cranborne & Alderholt recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 82% on the year before. It made up 20.3% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Cranborne & Alderholt

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Cranborne & Alderholt recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 16.3% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Cranborne & Alderholt

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Cranborne & Alderholt recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 14.4% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Cranborne & Alderholt

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Cranborne & Alderholt recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Cranborne & Alderholt

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Cranborne & Alderholt recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Cranborne & Alderholt

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Cranborne & Alderholt recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Cranborne & Alderholt

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Cranborne & Alderholt recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Cranborne & Alderholt

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Cranborne & Alderholt recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 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 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Cranborne & Alderholt

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Cranborne & Alderholt recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Cranborne & Alderholt over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Cranborne & Alderholt 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.

Cranborne & Alderholt has an estimated population of 5,045. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Cranborne & Alderholt sits in decile 6.1, 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 Cranborne & Alderholt. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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