Crime in Lytchett Matravers & Upton: statistics, rates and trends
494 crimes were recorded in Lytchett Matravers & Upton in the 12 months to July 2026, 38.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Lytchett Matravers & Upton at a glance
- Crime trends in Lytchett Matravers & Upton
- Types of crime in Lytchett Matravers & Upton
- Lytchett Matravers & Upton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Lytchett Matravers & Upton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Lytchett Matravers & Upton
- Population and deprivation in Lytchett Matravers & Upton
- Questions about crime in Lytchett Matravers & Upton
- About this data
494 crimes were recorded in Lytchett Matravers & Upton in the 12 months to July 2026, 38.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 196 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Lytchett Matravers & Upton has the 3,503rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Lytchett Matravers & Upton | Dorset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 494 | 20,740 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 38.2 | 53.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -0% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 12,921 | 389,947 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Lytchett Matravers & Upton was highest in the year to July 2018 (812 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (494). Over the whole period it fell 39%, 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 | 494 | 38.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 495 | 38.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 637 | 49.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 680 | 52.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 641 | 49.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 674 | 52.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 697 | 53.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 699 | 54.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 812 | 62.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 39 |
| June 2026 | 36 |
| May 2026 | 47 |
| April 2026 | 43 |
| March 2026 | 37 |
| February 2026 | 41 |
| January 2026 | 38 |
| December 2025 | 48 |
| November 2025 | 47 |
| October 2025 | 48 |
| September 2025 | 27 |
| August 2025 | 43 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Lytchett Matravers & Upton 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 other theft (+27%) and criminal damage and arson (+10%).
The largest falls were in public order (-37%) and violence and sexual offences (-16%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 196 | 15.2 | 0.44 | -16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 100 | 7.7 | 0.50 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 44 | 3.4 | 0.50 | +10% |
| Vehicle crime | 43 | 3.3 | 0.68 | +153% |
| Other theft | 33 | 2.6 | 0.40 | +27% |
| Burglary | 31 | 2.4 | 0.68 | +107% |
| Public order | 17 | 1.3 | 0.20 | -37% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 0.8 | 0.09 | -47% |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.5 | 0.26 | +40% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.3 | 0.09 | -50% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 0.32 | +300% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.28 | -25% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.11 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Lytchett Matravers & Upton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Lytchett Matravers & Upton recorded 196 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 39.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Lytchett Matravers & Upton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Lytchett Matravers & Upton recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 20.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Lytchett Matravers & Upton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Lytchett Matravers & Upton recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Lytchett Matravers & Upton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Lytchett Matravers & Upton recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 153% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Lytchett Matravers & Upton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Lytchett Matravers & Upton recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Lytchett Matravers & Upton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Lytchett Matravers & Upton recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 107% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Lytchett Matravers & Upton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Lytchett Matravers & Upton recorded 17 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 37% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Lytchett Matravers & Upton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Lytchett Matravers & Upton recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Lytchett Matravers & Upton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Lytchett Matravers & Upton recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Lytchett Matravers & Upton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Lytchett Matravers & Upton recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Lytchett Matravers & Upton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Lytchett Matravers & Upton recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Lytchett Matravers & Upton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Lytchett Matravers & Upton recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Lytchett Matravers & Upton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Lytchett Matravers & Upton recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Lytchett Matravers & Upton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Lytchett Matravers & Upton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lytchett Matravers & Upton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corfe Mullen | 372 | 34.8 | -9% |
| Wareham | 579 | 55.3 | +45% |
| Wimborne Minster | 897 | 80.4 | +110% |
| Stour & Allen Vale | 195 | 38.0 | -0% |
| Colehill & Wimborne Minster East | 169 | 23.7 | -38% |
| West Parley | 154 | 31.5 | -18% |
| Ferndown North | 452 | 55.4 | +45% |
| Ferndown South | 340 | 40.6 | +6% |
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 Lytchett Matravers & Upton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near The Crossways | 18 |
| On or near Lockyer'S Way | 17 |
| On or near Post Green Road | 16 |
| On or near Dolmans Hill | 15 |
| On or near Heights Approach | 14 |
| On or near Kestrel Close | 14 |
| On or near Parking Area | 14 |
| On or near Osprey Close | 12 |
| On or near Anncott Close | 10 |
| On or near Palmerston Close | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Lytchett Matravers & Upton 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 | 163 | 33.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 135 | 27.3% |
| Not recorded | 100 | 20.2% |
| Under investigation | 45 | 9.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 2.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 1.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.4% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
Lytchett Matravers & Upton has an estimated population of 12,921. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Lytchett Matravers & Upton sits in decile 6.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Lytchett Matravers & Upton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.7% |
| Social rented homes | 9.0% |
| Private rented homes | 14.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 |
Is Lytchett Matravers & Upton a safe place to live?
Lytchett Matravers & Upton recorded 38.2 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 Lytchett Matravers & Upton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 196 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (100).
Is crime in Lytchett Matravers & Upton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lytchett Matravers & Upton was almost unchanged on the year before: 494 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 495 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Lytchett Matravers & Upton?
Lytchett Matravers & Upton 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 Lytchett Matravers & Upton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.