Crime in Cranborne Chase: statistics, rates and trends
128 crimes were recorded in Cranborne Chase in the 12 months to August 2026, 24.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Cranborne Chase at a glance
- Crime trends in Cranborne Chase
- Types of crime in Cranborne Chase
- Cranborne Chase compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Cranborne Chase
- What happened after crimes were reported in Cranborne Chase
- Demographics of Cranborne Chase
- Questions about crime in Cranborne Chase
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (49), criminal damage and arson (24) and other theft (13) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,870th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Cranborne Chase | Dorset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 128 | 21,072 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 24.5 | 54.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 5,221 | 389,947 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Cranborne Chase peaked in the year to August 2018 (188 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (113). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 32%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 128 | 24.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 125 | 23.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 113 | 21.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 136 | 26.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 184 | 35.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 152 | 29.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 182 | 34.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 183 | 35.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 188 | 36.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 9 |
| July 2026 | 7 |
| June 2026 | 19 |
| May 2026 | 8 |
| April 2026 | 11 |
| March 2026 | 6 |
| February 2026 | 9 |
| January 2026 | 12 |
| December 2025 | 11 |
| November 2025 | 15 |
| October 2025 | 8 |
| September 2025 | 13 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (73% below) and criminal damage and arson (32% below) were well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 49 | 9.4 | 34.2 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 4.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 13 | 2.5 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 2.1 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Public order | 5 | 1.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Cranborne Chase.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cranborne Chase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blandford | 590 | 55.8 | +128% |
| Stour & Allen Vale | 189 | 36.9 | +50% |
| Winterborne North | 295 | 57.8 | +136% |
| Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants | 167 | 31.4 | +28% |
| Wimborne Minster | 906 | 81.2 | +231% |
| Colehill & Wimborne Minster East | 180 | 25.2 | +3% |
| Verwood | 508 | 35.5 | +45% |
| Cranborne & Alderholt | 147 | 29.1 | +19% |
The 10 locations below account for 55% of the crime recorded in Cranborne Chase over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (28).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 28 |
| On or near Dark Lane | 7 |
| On or near King Down Road | 6 |
| On or near Wimborne Road | 6 |
| On or near Longman'S Road | 5 |
| On or near Pound Hill | 5 |
| On or near Common Road | 4 |
| On or near Red Lane | 4 |
| On or near Harley Lane | 3 |
| On or near High Street | 3 |
Of the 117 crimes in Cranborne Chase with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 11 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 50 | 42.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 38 | 32.5% | 34.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 5.1% | 1.3% |
| Under investigation | 6 | 5.1% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 1.7% | 5.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
Cranborne Chase has an estimated population of 5,221 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (6.1%, against 23.3%), more private renting (34%, against 20%) and less social housing (10%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Cranborne Chase average decile 6.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Cranborne Chase | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 6.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 34.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Cranborne Chase a safe place to live?
Cranborne Chase recorded 24.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,870th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Cranborne Chase?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 49 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (24).
Is crime in Cranborne Chase going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cranborne Chase was up 2% on the year before: 128 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 125 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Cranborne Chase?
About 5,221 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Cranborne Chase?
Cranborne Chase 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.