Total Crime Rate
49.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Butt Lane area has the 9th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Lytchett Matravers & Upton , and the 446th highest crime rate of 1,293 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 Butt Lane (BH20 7HZ) in the last 12 months was 49.7 per 1,000 residents and was 34.5% higher than the Lytchett Matravers & Upton average (37.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Shoplifting with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Shoplifting ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 23.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -48.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Butt Lane (BH20 7HZ), the main crime hotspot is near Sitterton Close. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Lytchett Matravers & Upton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Church Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | West Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Elder Road | Under investigation |
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