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Crime in Cranborne

Cranborne had 5 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 9.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 74th of 83 Dorset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 77% below the middle Dorset area.

BH21, Dorset · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Cranborne

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9.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
74 of 83Dorset rank1st is the highest rate
–on the 3 months beforenot enough to compare
burglarymost common2 in 3 months

Month by month

1 Mar 2 Apr 1 Jun 3 Jul 1 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
burglary240%
violence120%
anti-social behaviour120%
other crime120%

Cranborne against Dorset

TypeCranborne per 1,000Middle Dorset areaChange
Violence1.914.9–
Burglary3.71–
Vehicle crime01.3–
Anti-social behaviour1.913.2–
Theft and robbery03.4–

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%
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 Cranborne a safe area?

Cranborne had about 9.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 74 of 83 Dorset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was burglary.

What is the most common crime in Cranborne?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was burglary (2), followed by violence (1) and anti-social behaviour (1).