Crime Rates at Leeson Close, Swanage, BH19 2SR

Leeson Close area has the 16th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Swanage , and the 523rd lowest crime rate of 1,290 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 Leeson Close (BH19 2SR) in the last 12 months was 27.9 per 1,000 residents and was 37.1% lower than the Swanage average (44.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 2 cases , down -33.3% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -60.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 15.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -44.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -46.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Leeson Close (BH19 2SR), the main crime hotspot is near Globe Close. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.