Crime in Wimborne Minster, Dorset: statistics, rates and trends
906 crimes were recorded in Wimborne Minster, Dorset in the 12 months to August 2026, 81.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Wimborne Minster, Dorset at a glance
- Crime trends in Wimborne Minster, Dorset
- Types of crime in Wimborne Minster, Dorset
- Wimborne Minster, Dorset compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Wimborne Minster, Dorset
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wimborne Minster, Dorset
- Demographics of Wimborne Minster, Dorset
- Questions about crime in Wimborne Minster, Dorset
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (335), anti-social behaviour (262) and criminal damage and arson (72) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,795th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Wimborne Minster, Dorset | Dorset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 906 | 21,072 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 81.2 | 54.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 11,156 | 389,947 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Wimborne Minster, Dorset peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,029 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (759). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 906 | 81.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 954 | 85.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 787 | 70.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 769 | 68.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 920 | 82.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 759 | 68.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 866 | 77.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 811 | 72.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,029 | 92.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 107 |
| July 2026 | 118 |
| June 2026 | 89 |
| May 2026 | 63 |
| April 2026 | 73 |
| March 2026 | 64 |
| February 2026 | 66 |
| January 2026 | 71 |
| December 2025 | 56 |
| November 2025 | 59 |
| October 2025 | 72 |
| September 2025 | 68 |
Compared with England and Wales, Wimborne Minster, Dorset recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (53% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (57% below) and public order (48% below). On the year before, shoplifting fell from 134 to 65 and public order fell from 56 to 39.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 335 | 30.0 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 262 | 23.5 | 15.4 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 72 | 6.5 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Shoplifting | 65 | 5.8 | 8.5 | -51% |
| Other theft | 42 | 3.8 | 6.4 | -12% |
| Public order | 39 | 3.5 | 6.7 | -30% |
| Vehicle crime | 24 | 2.2 | 5.0 | -20% |
| Burglary | 21 | 1.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 1.0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Wimborne Minster, Dorset has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wimborne Minster, Dorset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colehill & Wimborne Minster East | 180 | 25.2 | -69% |
| Stour & Allen Vale | 189 | 36.9 | -55% |
| Corfe Mullen | 393 | 36.8 | -55% |
| Ferndown North | 448 | 54.9 | -32% |
| Ferndown South | 368 | 43.9 | -46% |
| West Parley | 144 | 29.4 | -64% |
| West Moors & Three Legged Cross | 300 | 35.8 | -56% |
| Lytchett Matravers & Upton | 495 | 38.3 | -53% |
The 10 locations below account for 35% of the crime recorded in Wimborne Minster, Dorset over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Eden Grove” (45).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Eden Grove | 45 |
| On or near Wimborne Road | 34 |
| On or near Ainsley Road | 32 |
| On or near Azalea Gardens | 32 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 32 |
| On or near Parking Area | 31 |
| On or near Eyebright Close | 30 |
| On or near Supermarket | 29 |
| On or near Ryan Way | 28 |
| On or near Newmans Close | 26 |
Of the 644 crimes in Wimborne Minster, Dorset with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 262 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 269 | 41.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 190 | 29.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 88 | 13.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 28 | 4.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 2.0% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Wimborne Minster, Dorset has an estimated population of 11,156 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more retired residents (32%, against 22%), an older population (26%, against 19%) and fewer students (5.0%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Wimborne Minster, Dorset average decile 6.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Wimborne Minster, Dorset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Wimborne Minster, Dorset a safe place to live?
Wimborne Minster, Dorset recorded 81.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,795th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Wimborne Minster, Dorset?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 335 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (262).
Is crime in Wimborne Minster, Dorset going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wimborne Minster, Dorset was down 5% on the year before: 906 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 954 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Wimborne Minster, Dorset?
About 11,156 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Wimborne Minster, Dorset?
Wimborne Minster, Dorset 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.