Total Crime Rate
58.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Meadow Lane area has the 12th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in South East Purbeck , and the 370th highest 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 Meadow Lane (BH20 6DR) in the last 12 months was 58.6 per 1,000 residents and was 31.3% higher than the South East Purbeck average (44.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , down -33.3% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 24.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -39.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Meadow Lane (BH20 6DR), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Parking Area, where police recorded 6 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Collier'S Lane (2 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In South East Purbeck| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cedar Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Vicarage Close | — |
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