Crime in Radipole: statistics, rates and trends
708 crimes were recorded in Radipole in the 12 months to July 2026, 84.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Radipole at a glance
- Crime trends in Radipole
- Types of crime in Radipole
- Radipole compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Radipole
- What happened after crimes were reported in Radipole
- Population and deprivation in Radipole
- Questions about crime in Radipole
- About this data
708 crimes were recorded in Radipole in the 12 months to July 2026, 84.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 208 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Radipole has the 1,694th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Radipole | Dorset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 708 | 20,740 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 84.2 | 53.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 8,413 | 389,947 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Radipole was highest in the year to July 2025 (804 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (458). 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 708 | 84.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 804 | 95.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 742 | 88.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 630 | 74.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 458 | 54.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 631 | 75.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 619 | 73.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 642 | 76.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 771 | 91.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 96 |
| June 2026 | 65 |
| May 2026 | 61 |
| April 2026 | 58 |
| March 2026 | 79 |
| February 2026 | 29 |
| January 2026 | 55 |
| December 2025 | 53 |
| November 2025 | 41 |
| October 2025 | 47 |
| September 2025 | 44 |
| August 2025 | 80 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Radipole 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. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in public order (+58%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-44%) and criminal damage and arson (-19%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 208 | 24.7 | 0.72 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 196 | 23.3 | 1.52 | -2% |
| Shoplifting | 101 | 12.0 | 1.45 | -44% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 52 | 6.2 | 0.91 | -19% |
| Public order | 49 | 5.8 | 0.88 | +58% |
| Other theft | 39 | 4.6 | 0.72 | -9% |
| Drugs | 20 | 2.4 | 0.73 | +67% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 1.4 | 0.29 | -33% |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.3 | 0.37 | -27% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.7 | 0.73 | +50% |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.6 | 0.28 | -38% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.6 | 0.44 | -17% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.43 | -57% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.07 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Radipole
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Radipole recorded 208 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 29.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Radipole
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Radipole recorded 196 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 27.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Radipole
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Radipole recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 14.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Radipole
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Radipole recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Radipole
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Radipole recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 58% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Radipole
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Radipole recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Radipole
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Radipole recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Radipole
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Radipole recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Radipole
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Radipole recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Radipole
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Radipole recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Radipole
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Radipole recorded 5 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 down 38% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Radipole
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Radipole recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Radipole
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Radipole recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Radipole
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Radipole 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 down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Radipole, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Radipole.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Radipole |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melcombe Regis | 1,820 | 370.1 | +340% |
| Westham | 958 | 98.9 | +18% |
| Upwey & Broadwey | 210 | 55.6 | -34% |
| Chickerell | 565 | 62.4 | -26% |
| Littlemoor & Preston | 630 | 56.3 | -33% |
| Rodwell & Wyke | 728 | 52.4 | -38% |
| Winterborne & Broadmayne | 103 | 24.5 | -71% |
| Portland | 884 | 64.3 | -24% |
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 Radipole over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near The Rise | 116 |
| On or near Roman Close | 43 |
| On or near Rocky Knap | 41 |
| On or near Hetherly Road | 36 |
| On or near Fernhill Avenue | 34 |
| On or near Appletree Close | 32 |
| On or near Glendinning Avenue | 32 |
| On or near Brunswick Terrace | 31 |
| On or near Victoria Street | 25 |
| On or near Parking Area | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Radipole 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Not recorded | 196 | 27.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 186 | 26.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 144 | 20.3% |
| Under investigation | 62 | 8.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 50 | 7.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 2.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 2.1% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 1.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 1.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 1.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Radipole has an estimated population of 8,413. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Radipole sits in decile 6.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Radipole |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.9% |
| Social rented homes | 7.5% |
| Private rented homes | 18.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.9 |
Is Radipole a safe place to live?
Radipole recorded 84.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Radipole?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 208 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (196).
Is crime in Radipole going up or down?
Recorded crime in Radipole was down 12% on the year before: 708 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 804 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Radipole?
Radipole 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 Radipole. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.