Burglary Rates in Sturminster Newton

Dorset, South West, England

Data: 2025-04 to 2026-03 · Source: data.police.uk

Burglaries (12 months)

1.03 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

261

53.9 per 1,000 residents

69% below the UK average58% below the South West regional average

How does Sturminster Newton rank?

Within Dorset

43 of 52 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

11th percentile

Higher crime than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-04 to 2026-03

Apr 25

May 25

Jun 25

Jul 25

Aug 25

Sept 25

Oct 25

Nov 25

Dec 25

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Feb 26

Mar 26

Crime breakdown

2025-04 to 2026-03

Violence & Sexual

133

51%

Anti-social Behaviour

20%

Other Crime

20%

Shoplifting

Vehicle Crime

Burglary

Drug Offences

Robbery

Theft from Person

Property mix in Sturminster Newton

Source: Census 2021 · 2,177 households

Detached 35%Semi-detached 32%Terraced 18%Flats 16%

The most common property type in Sturminster Newton is Detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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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 2025-04 to 2026-03.