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Burglary Rates in St Leonards & St Ives

Dorset, South West, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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St Leonards & St Ives recorded 25 burglaries in the last 12 months. Even around the UK mid-range, a visible, professionally installed alarm makes your home a harder target.

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Burglaries (12 months)

25

3.16 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

368

46.6 per 1,000 residents

7% below the UK average18% above the South West regional average

How does St Leonards & St Ives rank?

Within Dorset

8 of 52 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

60th percentile

Around the UK mid-range

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

6
2
1
4
1
2
3
6
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
136
37%
Other Crime
89
24%
Anti-social Behaviour
64
17%
Vehicle Crime
43
12%
Burglary
25
7%
Drug Offences
7
2%
Shoplifting
3
1%
Robbery
1
0%
Theft from Person
0
0%

Property mix in St Leonards & St Ives

Source: Census 2021 · 3,477 households

Detached 81%Semi-detached 5%Terraced 3%Flats 4%

The most common property type in St Leonards & St Ives is Detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for St Leonards & St Ives homeowners

Most homes in St Leonards & St Ives are detached, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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