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Crime in Sturminster Marshall

Sturminster Marshall had 22 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 34.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 53rd of 83 Dorset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 16% below the middle Dorset area.

BH21, Dorset · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Sturminster Marshall

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34.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
53 of 83Dorset rank1st is the highest rate
–on the 3 months beforenot enough to compare
anti-social behaviourmost common13 in 3 months

Month by month

3 Mar 2 Apr 4 May 4 Jun 13 Jul 5 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour1359%
violence314%
theft29%
public order29%
criminal damage29%

Sturminster Marshall against Dorset

TypeSturminster Marshall per 1,000Middle Dorset areaChange
Violence4.714.9–
Burglary01–
Vehicle crime01.3–
Anti-social behaviour20.413.2–
Theft and robbery3.13.4–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Wimborne Minster106.6▲ 48%
Corfe Mullen39.2▼ 1%
Sturminster Marshall34.4–
Lytchett Matravers32.9▲ 113%
Broadstone29.2▼ 11%
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 Sturminster Marshall a safe area?

Sturminster Marshall had about 34.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 53 of 83 Dorset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Sturminster Marshall?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (13), followed by violence (3) and theft (2).