Crime in Sherborne West: statistics, rates and trends
436 crimes were recorded in Sherborne West in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Sherborne West at a glance
- Crime trends in Sherborne West
- Types of crime in Sherborne West
- Sherborne West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Sherborne West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Sherborne West
- Population and deprivation in Sherborne West
- Questions about crime in Sherborne West
- About this data
436 crimes were recorded in Sherborne West in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 165 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Sherborne West has the 2,317th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Sherborne West | Dorset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 436 | 20,740 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 68.0 | 53.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 6,416 | 389,947 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Sherborne West was highest in the year to July 2026 (436 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (321). Over the whole period it rose 14%, 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 | 436 | 68.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 396 | 61.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 322 | 50.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 325 | 50.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 374 | 58.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 354 | 55.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 354 | 55.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 321 | 50.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 384 | 59.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 40 |
| June 2026 | 34 |
| May 2026 | 34 |
| April 2026 | 29 |
| March 2026 | 25 |
| February 2026 | 40 |
| January 2026 | 30 |
| December 2025 | 25 |
| November 2025 | 35 |
| October 2025 | 57 |
| September 2025 | 52 |
| August 2025 | 35 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Sherborne West 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.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+79%). The largest falls were in public order (-30%) and shoplifting (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 165 | 25.7 | 1.68 | +79% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 123 | 19.2 | 0.56 | -5% |
| Shoplifting | 51 | 7.9 | 0.96 | -26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 3.4 | 0.51 | +29% |
| Other theft | 22 | 3.4 | 0.54 | -19% |
| Public order | 16 | 2.5 | 0.38 | -30% |
| Burglary | 15 | 2.3 | 0.66 | +150% |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.9 | 0.44 | +50% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.6 | 0.64 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.6 | 0.13 | -76% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.5 | 0.14 | -50% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.5 | 0.35 | -25% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.19 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.09 | n/a |
Anti-social behaviour in Sherborne West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Sherborne West recorded 165 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 79% on the year before. It made up 37.8% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Sherborne West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Sherborne West recorded 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 28.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Sherborne West
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Sherborne West recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 11.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Sherborne West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Sherborne West recorded 22 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 29% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Sherborne West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Sherborne West recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Sherborne West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Sherborne West recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Sherborne West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Sherborne West recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Sherborne West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Sherborne West recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Sherborne West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Sherborne West recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Sherborne West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Sherborne West recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 76% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Sherborne West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Sherborne West recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Sherborne West
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Sherborne West recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Sherborne West
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Sherborne West recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Sherborne West
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Sherborne West recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Sherborne West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Sherborne West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sherborne West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherborne East | 229 | 50.7 | -25% |
| Sherborne Rural | 148 | 36.2 | -47% |
| Yetminster | 150 | 25.4 | -63% |
| Stalbridge & Marnhull | 181 | 30.0 | -56% |
| Sturminster Newton | 305 | 63.2 | -7% |
| Blackmore Vale | 122 | 30.7 | -55% |
| Gillingham | 620 | 40.7 | -40% |
| Beaminster | 139 | 31.3 | -54% |
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 West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shutler Street | 50 |
| On or near Cheap Street | 42 |
| On or near Durrant Close | 38 |
| On or near Supermarket | 19 |
| On or near Pitmans Way | 17 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 16 |
| On or near Half Moon Street | 15 |
| On or near Highmore Road | 14 |
| On or near Lenthay Close | 12 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Sherborne West 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 | 165 | 37.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 89 | 20.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 83 | 19.0% |
| Under investigation | 40 | 9.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 5.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 3.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.1% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Sherborne West has an estimated population of 6,416. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Sherborne West sits in decile 7.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Sherborne West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 50.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.8% |
| Social rented homes | 21.0% |
| Private rented homes | 19.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 |
Is Sherborne West a safe place to live?
Sherborne West recorded 68.0 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 West?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 165 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (123).
Is crime in Sherborne West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sherborne West was up 10% on the year before: 436 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 396 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Sherborne West?
Sherborne West 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 Sherborne West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.