Crime in Sherborne East: statistics, rates and trends
222 crimes were recorded in Sherborne East in the 12 months to August 2026, 49.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Sherborne East at a glance
- Crime trends in Sherborne East
- Types of crime in Sherborne East
- Sherborne East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Sherborne East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Sherborne East
- Demographics of Sherborne East
- Questions about crime in Sherborne East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (96), anti-social behaviour (57) and criminal damage and arson (21) made up 78% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,062nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Sherborne East | Dorset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 222 | 21,072 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 49.1 | 54.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 4,517 | 389,947 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Sherborne East peaked in the year to August 2020 (269 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (202). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 17%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 222 | 49.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 227 | 50.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 207 | 45.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 202 | 44.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 257 | 56.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 256 | 56.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 269 | 59.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 247 | 54.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 266 | 58.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 10 |
| July 2026 | 27 |
| June 2026 | 13 |
| May 2026 | 19 |
| April 2026 | 15 |
| March 2026 | 12 |
| February 2026 | 11 |
| January 2026 | 22 |
| December 2025 | 27 |
| November 2025 | 24 |
| October 2025 | 17 |
| September 2025 | 25 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (38% below) and criminal damage and arson (31% below) were well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 96 | 21.3 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 57 | 12.6 | 15.4 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 | 4.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 14 | 3.1 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 2.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 9 | 2.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 7 | 1.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Sherborne East; the highest is Sherborne West (69.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Yetminster (24.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sherborne East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherborne West | 445 | 69.4 | +41% |
| Sherborne Rural | 154 | 37.6 | -23% |
| Yetminster | 144 | 24.4 | -50% |
| Stalbridge & Marnhull | 178 | 29.5 | -40% |
| Sturminster Newton | 317 | 65.6 | +34% |
| Blackmore Vale | 119 | 29.9 | -39% |
| Gillingham | 635 | 41.7 | -15% |
| Beacon | 213 | 37.6 | -23% |
The 10 locations below account for 60% of the crime recorded in Sherborne East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Knotts Paddock” (23).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Knotts Paddock | 23 |
| On or near Parking Area | 22 |
| On or near Vernalls Road | 17 |
| On or near St Paul'S Green | 15 |
| On or near Simons Road | 13 |
| On or near Mccreery Road | 12 |
| On or near Brickkiln Lane | 9 |
| On or near Wootton Grove | 8 |
| On or near Bristol Road | 7 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 7 |
Of the 165 crimes in Sherborne East with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 57 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 70 | 42.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 55 | 33.3% | 35.3% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 5.5% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 3.6% | 0.5% |
| Under investigation | 6 | 3.6% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 3 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
Sherborne East has an estimated population of 4,517 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (38%, against 19%), more retired residents (42%, against 22%) and fewer students (3.5%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Sherborne East average decile 6.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Sherborne East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 38.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 44.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 41.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Sherborne East a safe place to live?
Sherborne East recorded 49.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,062nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Sherborne East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 96 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (57).
Is crime in Sherborne East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sherborne East was down 2% on the year before: 222 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 227 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Sherborne East?
About 4,517 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 38% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Sherborne East?
Sherborne East 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.