Total Crime Rate
13.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Quarry Close area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Swanage , and the 184th 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 Quarry Close (BH19 2QY) in the last 12 months was 13.8 per 1,000 residents and was 70.8% 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 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
In the area around Quarry Close (BH19 2QY), 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 | Shirley Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Newton Grange Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Hillview Road | — |
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