Total Crime Rate
21.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Morrison Road area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Swanage , and the 348th lowest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Morrison Road (BH19 1JL) in the last 12 months was 21.4 per 1,000 residents and was 54.8% lower than the Swanage average (47.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -67.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Morrison Road (BH19 1JL), the main crime hotspot is near Wills Road. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Swanage| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Newton Grange Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Smiths Farm | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Hillview Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Shirley Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Globe Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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