Total Crime Rate
43.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Foxhills Crescent area has the 13th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Lytchett Matravers & Upton , and the 514th highest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Foxhills Crescent (BH16 6BE) in the last 12 months was 43.3 per 1,000 residents and was 17.0% higher than the Lytchett Matravers & Upton average (37.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 22.2% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 28.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -39.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Foxhills Crescent (BH16 6BE), the main crime hotspot is near Anncott Close. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Lytchett Matravers & Upton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Foxhills Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Huntick Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hann Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | The Spinney | Offender given a caution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Spinney | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lockyer'S Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Abbotts Meadow | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hann Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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