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Crime in Verwood

Verwood had 126 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 35.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 48th of 83 Dorset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 12% below the middle Dorset area. Crime was up 3% on the three months before.

BH31, Dorset · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Verwood

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35.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
48 of 83Dorset rank1st is the highest rate
+3%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common42 in 3 months

Month by month

33 Mar 38 Apr 51 May 38 Jun 50 Jul 38 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Verwood. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence4233%
anti-social behaviour3629%
shoplifting1310%
criminal damage97%
public order97%
theft65%
vehicle crime43%
other crime43%

Verwood against Dorset

TypeVerwood per 1,000Middle Dorset areaChange
Violence1214.9▼ 2%
Burglary0.31–
Vehicle crime1.11.3–
Anti-social behaviour10.213.2▲ 33%
Theft and robbery23.4▼ 30%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
West Moors45.7▲ 83%
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 Verwood a safe area?

Verwood had about 35.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 48 of 83 Dorset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Verwood?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (42), followed by anti-social behaviour (36) and shoplifting (13).