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Crime in Sandford

Sandford had 21 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 32.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 57th of 83 Dorset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 21% below the middle Dorset area. Crime was down 43% on the three months before.

BH20, Dorset · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Sandford

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32.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
57 of 83Dorset rank1st is the highest rate
-43%on the 3 months beforeless crime
anti-social behaviourmost common7 in 3 months

Month by month

8 Mar 15 Apr 14 May 5 Jun 9 Jul 7 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour733%
violence629%
theft314%
burglary210%
criminal damage210%
drugs15%

Sandford against Dorset

TypeSandford per 1,000Middle Dorset areaChange
Violence9.214.9▼ 45%
Burglary3.11–
Vehicle crime01.3–
Anti-social behaviour10.713.2–
Theft and robbery4.63.4–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Turlin Moor108.4▲ 7%
Stoborough72.1▲ 32%
Wareham50.4▼ 18%
Lytchett Matravers32.9▲ 113%
Sandford32.1▼ 43%
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 Sandford a safe area?

Sandford had about 32.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 57 of 83 Dorset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Sandford?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (7), followed by violence (6) and theft (3).