Total Crime Rate
6.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Sandy Lane area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Colehill & Wimborne Minster East , and the 37th lowest 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 Sandy Lane (BH21 2NF) in the last 12 months was 6.7 per 1,000 residents and was 81.5% lower than the Colehill & Wimborne Minster East average (36.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -51.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Sandy Lane (BH21 2NF), the main crime hotspot is near Glynville Road. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
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