Total Crime Rate
31.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Newton Manor Close area has the 18th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Swanage , and the 579th lowest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Newton Manor Close (BH19 1JS) in the last 12 months was 31.8 per 1,000 residents and was 32.7% lower than the Swanage average (47.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 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). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 18.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -5.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Newton Manor Close (BH19 1JS), 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 | Anti-social behaviour | Hillview Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Newton Grange Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Smiths Farm | Under investigation |
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