Total Crime Rate
45.1 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
22.5 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Rushall Lane area has the 7th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Corfe Mullen , and the 486th highest crime rate of 1,290 local areas in Dorset .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Rushall Lane (BH21 3RT) in the last 12 months was 45.1 per 1,000 residents and was 39.1% higher than the Corfe Mullen average (32.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Possession of weapons with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 500.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 22.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -28.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Rushall Lane (BH21 3RT), the main crime hotspot is near Rushall Lane, with 3 recorded incidents. This location is within roughly 0.3 miles of the postcode area.
View Crime In Corfe Mullen| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Rushall Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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