Crime in Stalbridge & Marnhull: statistics, rates and trends
178 crimes were recorded in Stalbridge & Marnhull in the 12 months to August 2026, 29.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Stalbridge & Marnhull at a glance
- Crime trends in Stalbridge & Marnhull
- Types of crime in Stalbridge & Marnhull
- Stalbridge & Marnhull compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Stalbridge & Marnhull
- What happened after crimes were reported in Stalbridge & Marnhull
- Demographics of Stalbridge & Marnhull
- Questions about crime in Stalbridge & Marnhull
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (66), anti-social behaviour (34) and other theft (20) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,783rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Stalbridge & Marnhull | Dorset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 178 | 21,072 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 29.5 | 54.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 6,035 | 389,947 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Stalbridge & Marnhull peaked in the year to August 2025 (191 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (133). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 6%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 178 | 29.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 191 | 31.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 164 | 27.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 133 | 22.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 158 | 26.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 172 | 28.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 141 | 23.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 157 | 26.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 168 | 27.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 22 |
| July 2026 | 27 |
| June 2026 | 13 |
| May 2026 | 13 |
| April 2026 | 12 |
| March 2026 | 12 |
| February 2026 | 14 |
| January 2026 | 12 |
| December 2025 | 11 |
| November 2025 | 14 |
| October 2025 | 15 |
| September 2025 | 13 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (68% below) and anti-social behaviour (63% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 42 to 34 and violence and sexual offences fell from 78 to 66.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 66 | 10.9 | 34.2 | -15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 | 5.6 | 15.4 | -19% |
| Other theft | 20 | 3.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 18 | 3.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 2.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 12 | 2.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 0.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Stalbridge & Marnhull.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stalbridge & Marnhull |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sturminster Newton | 317 | 65.6 | +123% |
| Blackmore Vale | 119 | 29.9 | +2% |
| Beacon | 213 | 37.6 | +28% |
| Sherborne East | 222 | 49.1 | +67% |
| Gillingham | 635 | 41.7 | +41% |
| Sherborne West | 445 | 69.4 | +135% |
| Shaftesbury Town | 682 | 72.6 | +146% |
| Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants | 167 | 31.4 | +6% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Stalbridge & Marnhull over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Glovers Road” (23).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Glovers Road | 23 |
| On or near Bibberne Row | 14 |
| On or near Chippel Lane | 12 |
| On or near Fillymead | 8 |
| On or near Church Hill | 6 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 6 |
| On or near West Mill Lane | 5 |
| On or near Brimble Cottages | 4 |
| On or near Moorside | 4 |
| On or near Park Road | 4 |
Of the 144 crimes in Stalbridge & Marnhull with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 34 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 56 | 38.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 48 | 33.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 24 | 16.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 3.5% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 3 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.4% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.7% | 3.1% |
Stalbridge & Marnhull has an estimated population of 6,035 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (35%, against 19%), more retired residents (39%, against 22%) and fewer households without a car (9.2%, against 23.3%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Stalbridge & Marnhull average decile 6.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Stalbridge & Marnhull | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 35.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 48.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 39.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Stalbridge & Marnhull a safe place to live?
Stalbridge & Marnhull recorded 29.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,783rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Stalbridge & Marnhull?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 66 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (34).
Is crime in Stalbridge & Marnhull going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stalbridge & Marnhull was down 7% on the year before: 178 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 191 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Stalbridge & Marnhull?
About 6,035 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 35% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Stalbridge & Marnhull?
Stalbridge & Marnhull 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.