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Crime in Ashley Heath

Ashley Heath had 19 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 18.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 70th of 83 Dorset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 55% below the middle Dorset area. Crime was up 6% on the three months before.

BH24, Dorset · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Ashley Heath

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18.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
70 of 83Dorset rank1st is the highest rate
+6%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common10 in 3 months

Month by month

4 Mar 5 Apr 9 May 8 Jun 5 Jul 6 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour1053%
violence421%
vehicle crime211%
theft211%
criminal damage15%

Ashley Heath against Dorset

TypeAshley Heath per 1,000Middle Dorset areaChange
Violence3.814.9–
Burglary01–
Vehicle crime1.91.3–
Anti-social behaviour9.613.2–
Theft and robbery1.93.4–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Ferndown56.7▲ 42%
West Moors45.7▲ 83%
West Parley40.8▲ 117%
Verwood35.9▲ 3%
St Leonards28.8▲ 50%
Ashley Heath18.2▲ 6%
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 Ashley Heath a safe area?

Ashley Heath had about 18.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 70 of 83 Dorset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Ashley Heath?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (10), followed by violence (4) and vehicle crime (2).