Crime in Sherborne St John & Rooksdown: statistics, rates and trends
1,018 crimes were recorded in Sherborne St John & Rooksdown in the 12 months to August 2026, 76.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Sherborne St John & Rooksdown
- Questions about crime in Sherborne St John & Rooksdown
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (487), public order (137) and anti-social behaviour (119) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,968th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Sherborne St John & Rooksdown | Basingstoke and Deane | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,018 | 13,530 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 76.4 | 70.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 13,330 | 193,110 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Sherborne St John & Rooksdown peaked in the year to August 2025 (1,062 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (700). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 45%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,018 | 76.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,062 | 79.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 980 | 73.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,002 | 75.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 851 | 63.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 784 | 58.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 770 | 57.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 700 | 52.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 700 | 52.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 97 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Sherborne St John & Rooksdown recorded notably more public order (54% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (57% below) and drugs (47% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 25 to 48 and anti-social behaviour rose from 77 to 119, while violence and sexual offences fell from 607 to 487.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 487 | 36.5 | 34.2 | -20% |
| Public order | 137 | 10.3 | 6.7 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 119 | 8.9 | 15.4 | +55% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 66 | 5.0 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Other theft | 63 | 4.7 | 6.4 | +37% |
| Shoplifting | 48 | 3.6 | 8.5 | +92% |
| Burglary | 25 | 1.9 | 3.6 | -14% |
| Drugs | 23 | 1.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 1.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Sherborne St John & Rooksdown; the highest is Brookvale & Kings Furlong (157.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Chineham (45.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sherborne St John & Rooksdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Popley | 1,180 | 87.5 | +15% |
| Norden | 1,137 | 101.1 | +32% |
| Winklebury & Manydown | 506 | 70.8 | -7% |
| Brookvale & Kings Furlong | 1,720 | 157.7 | +106% |
| South Ham | 1,188 | 109.0 | +43% |
| Eastrop & Grove | 1,627 | 156.9 | +105% |
| Chineham | 473 | 45.2 | -41% |
| Kempshott & Buckskin | 483 | 45.4 | -41% |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Sherborne St John & Rooksdown over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Graphite Close” (142).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Graphite Close | 142 |
| On or near Hospital | 114 |
| On or near Wantage Place | 71 |
| On or near Supermarket | 39 |
| On or near Dunwood Close | 36 |
| On or near Priestley Road | 34 |
| On or near Fountains Close | 23 |
| On or near Knowle Road | 20 |
| On or near Park Prewett Road | 17 |
| On or near Dormie Close | 16 |
Of the 899 crimes in Sherborne St John & Rooksdown with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 119 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 414 | 46.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 216 | 24.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 98 | 10.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 64 | 7.1% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 31 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 29 | 3.2% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 22 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Sherborne St John & Rooksdown has an estimated population of 13,330 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has a younger population (8.3%, against 18.9%), fewer retired residents (11%, against 22%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (10%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Sherborne St John & Rooksdown average decile 6.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Sherborne St John & Rooksdown | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 73.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 11.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 43.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 22.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Sherborne St John & Rooksdown a safe place to live?
Sherborne St John & Rooksdown recorded 76.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,968th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order.
What is the most common crime in Sherborne St John & Rooksdown?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 487 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (137).
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: 1,018 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,062 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Sherborne St John & Rooksdown?
About 13,330 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 8.3% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Sherborne St John & Rooksdown?
Sherborne St John & Rooksdown is policed by Hampshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.