Wimborne Minster had 378 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 106.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 9th of 83 Dorset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 161% above the middle Dorset area. Crime was up 48% on the three months before.
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106.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
9 of 83Dorset rank1st is the highest rate
+48%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common134 in 3 months
Month by month
Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Wimborne Minster. Police figures arrive about two months late.
What kind of crime
Crime
In 3 months
Share
violence
134
35%
anti-social behaviour
119
31%
criminal damage
32
8%
shoplifting
25
7%
public order
22
6%
theft
18
5%
burglary
10
3%
other crime
6
2%
Wimborne Minster against Dorset
Type
Wimborne Minster per 1,000
Middle Dorset area
Change
Violence
37.8
14.9
▲ 38%
Burglary
2.8
1
–
Vehicle crime
1.4
1.3
–
Anti-social behaviour
33.6
13.2
▲ 38%
Theft and robbery
5.9
3.4
▲ 24%
Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.
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 Wimborne Minster a safe area?
Wimborne Minster had about 106.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 9 of 83 Dorset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.
What is the most common crime in Wimborne Minster?
Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (134), followed by anti-social behaviour (119) and criminal damage (32).