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Crime in Alderholt

Alderholt had 25 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 34.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 51st of 83 Dorset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 14% below the middle Dorset area. Crime was up 9% on the three months before.

SP6, Dorset · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Alderholt

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34.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
51 of 83Dorset rank1st is the highest rate
+9%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common10 in 3 months

Month by month

7 Mar 10 Apr 6 May 9 Jun 7 Jul 9 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Alderholt. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour1040%
violence624%
criminal damage416%
public order28%
vehicle crime28%
theft14%

Alderholt against Dorset

TypeAlderholt per 1,000Middle Dorset areaChange
Violence8.414.9–
Burglary01–
Vehicle crime2.81.3–
Anti-social behaviour13.913.2–
Theft and robbery1.43.4–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Verwood35.9▲ 3%
Alderholt34.9▲ 9%
St Leonards28.8▲ 50%
Ashley Heath18.2▲ 6%
Cranborne9.3–
See every Dorset area ranked on the crime in Dorset page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Alderholt a safe area?

Alderholt had about 34.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 51 of 83 Dorset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Alderholt?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (10), followed by violence (6) and criminal damage (4).