Crime in Sherborne St John & Rooksdown: statistics, rates and trends
1,005 crimes were recorded in Sherborne St John & Rooksdown in the 12 months to July 2026, 75.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Sherborne St John & Rooksdown at a glance
- Crime trends in Sherborne St John & Rooksdown
- Types of crime in Sherborne St John & Rooksdown
- Sherborne St John & Rooksdown compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Sherborne St John & Rooksdown
- What happened after crimes were reported in Sherborne St John & Rooksdown
- Population and deprivation in Sherborne St John & Rooksdown
- Questions about crime in Sherborne St John & Rooksdown
- About this data
1,005 crimes were recorded in Sherborne St John & Rooksdown in the 12 months to July 2026, 75.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 524 reports (52% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Sherborne St John & Rooksdown has the 2,013th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Sherborne St John & Rooksdown | Basingstoke and Deane | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,005 | 13,432 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 75.4 | 69.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 13,330 | 193,110 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Sherborne St John & Rooksdown was highest in the year to July 2025 (1,045 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (662). Over the whole period it rose 50%, 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 | 1,005 | 75.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,045 | 78.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 990 | 74.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,008 | 75.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 838 | 62.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 784 | 58.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 803 | 60.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 662 | 49.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 672 | 50.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 95 |
| June 2026 | 85 |
| May 2026 | 84 |
| April 2026 | 98 |
| March 2026 | 82 |
| February 2026 | 56 |
| January 2026 | 85 |
| December 2025 | 91 |
| November 2025 | 91 |
| October 2025 | 68 |
| September 2025 | 86 |
| August 2025 | 84 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Sherborne St John & Rooksdown 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 public order.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+80%) and anti-social behaviour (+28%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-50%) and burglary (-31%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 524 | 39.3 | 1.15 | -8% |
| Public order | 129 | 9.7 | 1.46 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 105 | 7.9 | 0.51 | +28% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 58 | 4.4 | 0.64 | -23% |
| Other theft | 57 | 4.3 | 0.67 | +14% |
| Shoplifting | 45 | 3.4 | 0.41 | +80% |
| Burglary | 20 | 1.5 | 0.42 | -31% |
| Drugs | 20 | 1.5 | 0.46 | +0% |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.1 | 0.50 | -22% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 1.0 | 0.20 | -50% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 0.9 | 0.93 | +9% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.4 | 0.28 | +400% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.27 | -62% |
Violence and sexual offences in Sherborne St John & Rooksdown
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Sherborne St John & Rooksdown recorded 524 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (39.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 52.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Sherborne St John & Rooksdown
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Sherborne St John & Rooksdown recorded 129 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 12.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Sherborne St John & Rooksdown
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Sherborne St John & Rooksdown recorded 105 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Sherborne St John & Rooksdown
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Sherborne St John & Rooksdown recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Sherborne St John & Rooksdown
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Sherborne St John & Rooksdown recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Sherborne St John & Rooksdown
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Sherborne St John & Rooksdown recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Sherborne St John & Rooksdown
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Sherborne St John & Rooksdown recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Sherborne St John & Rooksdown
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Sherborne St John & Rooksdown recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Sherborne St John & Rooksdown
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Sherborne St John & Rooksdown recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Sherborne St John & Rooksdown
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Sherborne St John & Rooksdown recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Sherborne St John & Rooksdown
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Sherborne St John & Rooksdown recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Sherborne St John & Rooksdown
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Sherborne St John & Rooksdown recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Sherborne St John & Rooksdown
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Sherborne St John & Rooksdown 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 62% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Sherborne St John & Rooksdown, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Sherborne St John & Rooksdown.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sherborne St John & Rooksdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Popley | 1,169 | 86.7 | +15% |
| Norden | 1,173 | 104.3 | +38% |
| Winklebury & Manydown | 503 | 70.4 | -7% |
| Brookvale & Kings Furlong | 1,697 | 155.6 | +106% |
| South Ham | 1,182 | 108.5 | +44% |
| Eastrop & Grove | 1,635 | 157.7 | +109% |
| Chineham | 486 | 46.4 | -38% |
| Kempshott & Buckskin | 456 | 42.8 | -43% |
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 Sherborne St John & Rooksdown over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Graphite Close | 153 |
| On or near Hospital | 102 |
| On or near Wantage Place | 66 |
| On or near Supermarket | 40 |
| On or near Priestley Road | 39 |
| On or near Dunwood Close | 36 |
| On or near Fountains Close | 25 |
| On or near Park Prewett Road | 19 |
| On or near Knowle Road | 18 |
| On or near Popley Way | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Sherborne St John & Rooksdown 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 | 416 | 41.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 205 | 20.4% |
| Not recorded | 105 | 10.4% |
| Under investigation | 95 | 9.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 59 | 5.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 47 | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 28 | 2.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 24 | 2.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
Sherborne St John & Rooksdown has an estimated population of 13,330. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Sherborne St John & Rooksdown sits in decile 6.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Sherborne St John & Rooksdown |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 67.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.2% |
| Social rented homes | 22.3% |
| Private rented homes | 15.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 |
Is Sherborne St John & Rooksdown a safe place to live?
Sherborne St John & Rooksdown recorded 75.4 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 Sherborne St John & Rooksdown?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 524 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (129).
Is crime in Sherborne St John & Rooksdown going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sherborne St John & Rooksdown was down 4% on the year before: 1,005 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,045 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Sherborne St John & Rooksdown?
Sherborne St John & Rooksdown is policed by Hampshire. 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 Sherborne St John & Rooksdown. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.