Crime in Stalbridge & Marnhull: statistics, rates and trends

181 crimes were recorded in Stalbridge & Marnhull in the 12 months to July 2026, 30.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 71 reports (39% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Stalbridge & Marnhull has the 3,764th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Stalbridge & Marnhull was highest in the year to July 2025 (182 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (132). Over the whole period it rose 10%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Stalbridge & Marnhull 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. The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-35%) and anti-social behaviour (-15%).

Violence and sexual offences in Stalbridge & Marnhull

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Stalbridge & Marnhull recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 39.2% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Stalbridge & Marnhull

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Stalbridge & Marnhull recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 18.8% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Stalbridge & Marnhull

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Stalbridge & Marnhull recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 340% on the year before. It made up 12.2% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Stalbridge & Marnhull

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Stalbridge & Marnhull recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Stalbridge & Marnhull

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Stalbridge & Marnhull recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Stalbridge & Marnhull

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Stalbridge & Marnhull recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Stalbridge & Marnhull

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Stalbridge & Marnhull recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Stalbridge & Marnhull

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Stalbridge & Marnhull recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Stalbridge & Marnhull

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Stalbridge & Marnhull recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Stalbridge & Marnhull

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Stalbridge & Marnhull recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 78% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Stalbridge & Marnhull, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Stalbridge & Marnhull.

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 Stalbridge & Marnhull over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Stalbridge & Marnhull 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.

Stalbridge & Marnhull has an estimated population of 6,035. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Stalbridge & Marnhull sits in decile 6.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Stalbridge & Marnhull. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.