Crime in Yetminster: statistics, rates and trends
144 crimes were recorded in Yetminster in the 12 months to August 2026, 24.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 22% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Yetminster at a glance
- Crime trends in Yetminster
- Types of crime in Yetminster
- Yetminster compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Yetminster
- What happened after crimes were reported in Yetminster
- Demographics of Yetminster
- Questions about crime in Yetminster
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (69), anti-social behaviour (26) and other theft (14) made up 76% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,871st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Yetminster | Dorset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 144 | 21,072 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 24.4 | 54.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -22% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 5,903 | 389,947 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Yetminster of any year here (144 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 23%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 144 | 24.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 185 | 31.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 159 | 26.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 184 | 31.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 160 | 27.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 167 | 28.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 214 | 36.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 197 | 33.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 188 | 31.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 8 |
| July 2026 | 18 |
| June 2026 | 9 |
| May 2026 | 11 |
| April 2026 | 8 |
| March 2026 | 11 |
| February 2026 | 7 |
| January 2026 | 6 |
| December 2025 | 19 |
| November 2025 | 14 |
| October 2025 | 22 |
| September 2025 | 11 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (71% below) and violence and sexual offences (66% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 45 to 26.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 69 | 11.7 | 34.2 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 4.4 | 15.4 | -42% |
| Other theft | 14 | 2.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 1.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Public order | 3 | 0.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Yetminster; the highest is Sherborne West (69.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Charminster St Mary's (21.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Yetminster |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherborne Rural | 154 | 37.6 | +54% |
| Sherborne West | 445 | 69.4 | +184% |
| Sherborne East | 222 | 49.1 | +101% |
| Beaminster | 129 | 29.0 | +19% |
| Eggardon | 186 | 30.5 | +25% |
| Charminster St Mary's | 166 | 21.1 | -14% |
| Stalbridge & Marnhull | 178 | 29.5 | +21% |
| Blackmore Vale | 119 | 29.9 | +23% |
The 10 locations below account for 44% of the crime recorded in Yetminster over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Frylake Meadow” and “Roselyn Crescent” (14 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Frylake Meadow | 14 |
| On or near Roselyn Crescent | 14 |
| On or near Hilfield Lane | 5 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 5 |
| On or near Watery Lane | 5 |
| On or near Cloverhay | 4 |
| On or near Clovermead | 4 |
| On or near Crouch Lane | 4 |
| On or near Eastlands | 4 |
| On or near Wildewood Rise | 4 |
Of the 118 crimes in Yetminster with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 26 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 51 | 43.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 39 | 33.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 11 | 9.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 4.2% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
Yetminster has an estimated population of 5,903 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (35%, against 19%), fewer households without a car (6.8%, against 23.3%) and more retired residents (36%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Yetminster average decile 5.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Yetminster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 35.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 6.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Yetminster a safe place to live?
Yetminster recorded 24.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,871st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Yetminster?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 69 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (26).
Is crime in Yetminster going up or down?
Recorded crime in Yetminster was down 22% on the year before: 144 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 185 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Yetminster?
About 5,903 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 35% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Yetminster?
Yetminster 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.