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Dorset crime rate

North East, South East, South West /

Overview of Dorset crime rate

Dorset, characterized by a low crime rating, is ranked 21st among 25 nearby boroughs in terms of crime rates, with 23,188 reported incidents in 2023 for a population of 379,579. This translates to a crime rate of 61.09 per 1,000 residents, indicating a 1.78% reduction from the previous year.
In Dorset, the most frequent crime categories are Violence and sexual offences (36.0%), Anti-social behaviour (24.0%), and Criminal damage and arson (9.2%), with the rarest being Possession of weapons (0.6%), Robbery (0.5%), and Theft from the person (0.3%).
Dorset is divided into 52 wards, with the highest crime rates reported in Melcombe Regis (477.8), Dorchester West (125.3), and Westham (97.3), while the safest wards are Corfe Mullen (27.4), Eggardon (26.2), and Cranborne Chase (22.2).
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In Dorset, there was a notable increase in Anti-social behaviour by 7.67% in 2020. However, this trend was followed by consistent decreases in the following years, with reductions of 5.31% in 2021, 4.2% in 2022, and 2.19% in 2023.

Dorset crime incidents by crime type

A total of 23188 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 8357 (36.0)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 5573 (24.0)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 2134 (9.2)%
  • Other theft – 1637 (7.1)%
  • Public order – 1472 (6.3)%
  • Shoplifting – 1262 (5.4)%
  • Burglary – 914 (3.9)%
  • Vehicle crime – 862 (3.7)%
  • Drugs – 290 (1.3)%
  • Other crime – 209 (0.9)%
  • Bicycle theft – 149 (0.6)%
  • Possession of weapons – 137 (0.6)%
  • Robbery – 113 (0.5)%
  • Theft from the person – 79 (0.3)%

How does Dorset compare against nearby areas ?

Dorset ranks 21st when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in Dorset wards

There are 52 wards within Dorset. Melcombe Regis, Dorchester West, Westham has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Dorset

There are 32 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Dorset. Highest crime rates in DT4, BH15, BA21 .

  • DT4 – 122.5
  • BH15 – 121.6
  • BA21 – 92.8
  • DT1 – 88.5
  • BH16 – 80.8
  • BH19 – 79.7
  • BH31 – 77.6
  • DT5 – 76.4
  • BH13 – 70.6
  • TA20 – 69.4
  • BH23 – 64.0
  • SP8 – 63.9
  • SP7 – 62.6
  • DT3 – 60.4
  • SP6 – 59.6
  • BH20 – 58.8
  • BH24 – 58.7
  • DT6 – 58.3
  • TA18 – 50.4
  • DT7 – 49.4
  • BH22 – 48.0
  • DT11 – 46.2
  • BA22 – 41.6
  • DT2 – 39.0
  • DT9 – 39.0
  • BA8 – 38.8
  • BH21 – 36.4
  • DT10 – 36.2
  • SP5 – 35.8
  • DT8 – 32.6
  • BH18 – 28.0
  • EX13 – 0.7

Postcode districts in Dorset

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TA20
DT1
DT10
DT11
DT2
DT3
DT4
DT6
DT5
DT9
DT8
BH13
BH16
BH19
BH20
BH18
BH31
BH21
SP5
SP6
SP7
SP8
BA21
BA22
TA18
DT7
BH22
BH24
BA8
BH15
EX13
BH23

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Northumberland crime rate

North East, South East /

Overview of Northumberland crime rate

Crime status: moderate.

Positioned 13th in a comparison of 25 adjacent boroughs in terms of crime rates, Northumberland witnessed 33,577 criminal incidents in 2023. With a population of 320,567, this results in a crime incidence rate of 104.74 per 1,000 inhabitants, marking a 3.29% rise from the previous year.

Predominant crime categories include Violence and sexual offences (34.0%), Anti-social behaviour (23.8%), and Criminal damage and arson (9.5%). On the flip side, the least frequent are Bicycle theft (0.4%), Robbery (0.3%), and Theft from the person (0.2%).

Northumberland, comprising 66 wards, reports higher crime rates in Croft (Northumberland) (374.2), Ashington Central (317.8), and Cramlington Village (270.4). Conversely, the most secure wards are Ponteland South with Heddon (26.6), Humshaugh (23.4), and Stocksfield and Broomhaugh (22.2).

Examining Postcode districts within Northumberland, NE63 (181.6), NE24 (164.8), and NE64 (164.2) stand out for higher crime rates. The safest postcode districts are NE43 (22.6), TD12 (21.3), and NE44 (19.4).

In Northumberland, there was a notable increase in Anti-social behaviour by 13.75% in 2020, with Shoplifting also rising by 2.21% in 2022 and 1.99% in 2023. Violence and sexual offences rates increased by 1.75% in 2021 and 2.99% in 2022. Conversely, Anti-social behaviour saw a decrease by 6.03% in 2021 and 5.83% in 2022, while Other theft and Shoplifting decreased by 1.85% and 2.36% respectively in 2020.

Northumberland crime incidents by crime type

A total of 33577 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 11403 (34.0)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 7996 (23.8)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 3196 (9.5)%
  • Public order – 2627 (7.8)%
  • Shoplifting – 2494 (7.4)%
  • Other theft – 1967 (5.9)%
  • Vehicle crime – 1090 (3.2)%
  • Burglary – 972 (2.9)%
  • Other crime – 759 (2.3)%
  • Drugs – 517 (1.5)%
  • Possession of weapons – 246 (0.7)%
  • Bicycle theft – 135 (0.4)%
  • Robbery – 100 (0.3)%
  • Theft from the person – 75 (0.2)%

How does Northumberland compare against nearby areas ?

Northumberland ranks 13th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in Northumberland wards

There are 66 wards within Northumberland. Croft (Northumberland), Ashington Central, Cramlington Village has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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List of all 66 wards from high crime rate to low.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Northumberland

There are 38 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Northumberland. Highest crime rates in NE63, NE24, NE64 .

  • NE63 – 181.6
  • NE24 – 164.8
  • NE64 – 164.2
  • NE22 – 132.7
  • NE15 – 118.2
  • NE23 – 112.2
  • NE17 – 108.2
  • NE62 – 103.1
  • NE27 – 99.6
  • NE26 – 99.2
  • NE61 – 98.1
  • NE49 – 93.6
  • NE65 – 82.3
  • TD15 – 80.4
  • DH8 – 80.4
  • NE66 – 79.0
  • NE42 – 75.7
  • NE46 – 75.1
  • NE20 – 71.0
  • CA8 – 70.8
  • NE25 – 67.3
  • NE71 – 66.7
  • NE13 – 61.3
  • CA6 – 56.9
  • NE70 – 50.6
  • NE67 – 45.1
  • NE19 – 43.9
  • NE48 – 42.9
  • NE68 – 39.8
  • NE45 – 36.3
  • NE18 – 34.3
  • NE41 – 33.1
  • NE47 – 32.2
  • CA9 – 31.8
  • NE69 – 28.1
  • NE43 – 22.6
  • TD12 – 21.3
  • NE44 – 19.4

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Eastleigh crime rate

South East /

Overview of Eastleigh crime rate

Eastleigh, with a medium crime rating, is ranked 14th among 25 similar local districts. The area saw 10065 crimes reported in 2023, for a population of 136443, resulting in a crime rate of 73.77 per 1000 residents, showcasing a 7.25% reduction from the prior year.
The predominant crime types are Violence and sexual offences (39.9%), Anti-social behaviour (11.9%), and Public order (9.2%), with Possession of weapons (0.8%), Robbery (0.4%), and Theft from the person (0.3%) being the rarest.
Among Eastleigh’s 14 wards, Eastleigh Central (143.9), Eastleigh South (120.1), and Hamble & Netley (82.6) report the highest crime figures. Conversely, Chandler’s Ford (48.6), Hedge End South (43.0), and Hiltingbury (33.6) emerge as the safest areas.
In Eastleigh, there was an increase in Anti-social behaviour in 2020, Public order, and Violence and sexual offences in 2021, with continued growth in Violence and sexual offences into 2022. However, there was a significant decrease in Anti-social behaviour in 2022 and 2023, along with reductions in Bicycle theft, Vehicle crime in 2020, and a drop in Violence and sexual offences in 2023.

Eastleigh crime incidents by crime type

A total of 10065 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 4014 (39.9)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 1201 (11.9)%
  • Public order – 923 (9.2)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 790 (7.8)%
  • Shoplifting – 688 (6.8)%
  • Vehicle crime – 684 (6.8)%
  • Other theft – 649 (6.4)%
  • Burglary – 470 (4.7)%
  • Drugs – 203 (2.0)%
  • Other crime – 149 (1.5)%
  • Bicycle theft – 138 (1.4)%
  • Possession of weapons – 83 (0.8)%
  • Robbery – 43 (0.4)%
  • Theft from the person – 30 (0.3)%

How does Eastleigh compare against nearby areas ?

Eastleigh ranks 14th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in Eastleigh wards

There are 14 wards within Eastleigh. Eastleigh Central, Eastleigh South, Hamble & Netley has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Eastleigh

There are 11 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Eastleigh. Highest crime rates in SO19, SO16, SO18 .

  • SO19 – 232.4
  • SO16 – 225.7
  • SO18 – 213.7
  • SO50 – 165.5
  • SO52 – 122.7
  • SO31 – 117.4
  • SO30 – 114.5
  • SO53 – 79.4
  • SO32 – 75.9
  • SO22 – 58.1
  • SO21 – 51.3

Postcode districts in Eastleigh

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SO30
SO31
SO3
SO32
SO50
SO53
SO52
SO9
SO97
SO5
SO18
SO19
SO16
SO2
SO22
SO21

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Oxford crime rate

Hillingdon, South East /

Overview of Oxford crime rate

Crime situation: high.

Oxford, ranking 5th among 25 nearby districts for crime rates, reported 18,368 offenses in 2023. With a populace of 162,041, the crime rate per thousand stands at 113.35, witnessing a 1.35% climb from the previous year.

The leading crime types in Oxford are Violence and sexual offences (33.3%), Shoplifting (9.9%), and Other theft (9.5%). The less frequent categories include Other crime (1.4%), Possession of weapons (0.9%), and Robbery (0.7%).

Within its 24 wards, Oxford’s highest crime areas are Osney & St Thomas (292.1), Carfax & Jericho (216.9), and St Clement’s (Oxford) (213.7). The safest wards include Marston (59.3), Walton Manor (50.8), and Cutteslowe & Sunnymead (47.7).

Assessing Oxford’s postcode districts, OX1 (178.2), OX33 (125.5), and OX4 (124.8) report the highest crime rates. The most secure are OX3 (79.3), OX44 (67.0), and OX2 (58.9).

In Oxford, there was an increase in Bicycle theft by 2.35% in 2021, Drugs by 1.51% in 2020, and Other theft by 2.08% in 2022 and 1.63% in 2023. Public order crimes rose by 1.81% in 2020 and significantly by 7.48% in 2021, while Shoplifting surged by 5.08% in 2023. Vehicle crime and Violence and sexual offences also saw increases, by 2.41% in 2022 and by 3.39% in 2020, 6.45% in 2021, and 1.82% in 2022, respectively. Conversely, there was a decrease in Anti-social behaviour by 2.09% in 2021 and 1.55% in 2022, Bicycle theft by 4.66% in 2020 and 1.64% in 2022, Other theft by 4.87% in 2020, Public order by 4.32% in 2023, Shoplifting by 2.37% in 2021, Theft from the person by 1.88% in 2020, and Vehicle crime by 1.93% in 2021.

Oxford crime incidents by crime type

A total of 18368 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 6110 (33.3)%
  • Shoplifting – 1826 (9.9)%
  • Other theft – 1744 (9.5)%
  • Public order – 1482 (8.1)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 1227 (6.7)%
  • Bicycle theft – 1198 (6.5)%
  • Vehicle crime – 1124 (6.1)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 1112 (6.1)%
  • Burglary – 792 (4.3)%
  • Theft from the person – 627 (3.4)%
  • Drugs – 571 (3.1)%
  • Other crime – 248 (1.4)%
  • Possession of weapons – 174 (0.9)%
  • Robbery – 133 (0.7)%

How does Oxford compare against nearby areas ?

Oxford ranks 5th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Oxford

There are 6 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Oxford. Highest crime rates in OX1, OX33, OX4 .

  • OX1 – 178.2
  • OX33 – 125.5
  • OX4 – 124.8
  • OX3 – 79.3
  • OX44 – 67.0
  • OX2 – 58.9

Postcode districts in Oxford

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OX1
OX3
OX2
OX4
OX33
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Thanet crime rate

Brent, South East /

Overview of Thanet crime rate

Crime level – high.

Ranking 1st among 25 neighboring boroughs for its crime rates, Thanet witnessed 18,242 criminal incidents in 2023. With a population of 140,587, this translates to a crime rate of 129.76 incidents per 1,000 inhabitants, indicating a 7.37% reduction from the previous year.

Predominant crime categories in Thanet include Violence and sexual offences (42.8%), Anti-social behaviour (14.0%), Criminal damage and arson (9.1%), while the least prevalent were Possession of weapons (0.8%), Theft from the person (0.6%), Robbery (0.6%).

Thanet is divided into 23 wards, with Margate Central (370.6), Central Harbour (192.0), Eastcliff (Thanet) (191.6) reporting the highest crime rates. Conversely, the safest wards include Cliffsend and Pegwell (57.8), Kingsgate (39.2), Birchington North (28.1) .

In terms of Postcode districts overlapping with Thanet, CT9 (168.5), CT11 (141.9), CT12 (131.7) have the highest crime rates. The safest districts are CT13 (86.0), CT8 (76.8), CT7 (60.2) .

In Thanet, there has been a dynamic change in crime rates over the past few years. The area experienced an increase in Anti-social behaviour by 9.24% in 2020, Shoplifting by 2.83% in 2022, and Violence and sexual offences by 3.78% in 2021. However, there was a notable decrease in Anti-social behaviour by -8.22% in 2021 and -9.75% in 2022, Burglary by -2.05% in 2020, Criminal damage and arson by -2.48% in 2020 and -2.31% in 2023, Other theft by -2.67% in 2020, Public order offences by -2.02% in 2020, -2.17% in 2022, and -2% in 2023, Vehicle crime by -3.18% in 2020 and -2.29% in 2021, and Violence and sexual offences by -3.01% in 2020, -3.43% in 2022, and -5.57% in 2023.

Thanet crime incidents by crime type

A total of 18242 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 7806 (42.8)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 2546 (14.0)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 1651 (9.1)%
  • Shoplifting – 1313 (7.2)%
  • Other theft – 1151 (6.3)%
  • Public order – 1026 (5.6)%
  • Vehicle crime – 653 (3.6)%
  • Drugs – 600 (3.3)%
  • Burglary – 486 (2.7)%
  • Other crime – 465 (2.5)%
  • Bicycle theft – 174 (1.0)%
  • Possession of weapons – 150 (0.8)%
  • Theft from the person – 114 (0.6)%
  • Robbery – 107 (0.6)%

How does Thanet compare against nearby areas ?

Thanet ranks 1st when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Thanet

There are 7 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Thanet. Highest crime rates in CT9, CT11, CT12 .

  • CT9 – 168.5
  • CT11 – 141.9
  • CT12 – 131.7
  • CT10 – 95.1
  • CT13 – 86.0
  • CT8 – 76.8
  • CT7 – 60.2

Postcode districts in Thanet

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CT7
CT8
CT9
CT10
CT11
CT12
CT13

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