Total Crime Rate
34.2 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
7.6 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Furzebrook Road area has the 19th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in South East Purbeck , and the 643rd highest 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 Furzebrook Road (BH20 5AR) in the last 12 months was 34.2 per 1,000 residents and was 18.5% lower than the South East Purbeck average (42.0 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 Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -58.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Furzebrook Road (BH20 5AR), the main crime hotspot is near Furzebrook Road. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 1 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In South East Purbeck| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Furzebrook Road | Offender given a caution |
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