Total Crime Rate
41.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ebblake Close area has the 6th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Verwood , and the 548th 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 Ebblake Close (BH31 6GF) in the last 12 months was 41.0 per 1,000 residents and was 10.7% higher than the Verwood average (37.0 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 Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 16.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 37.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ebblake Close (BH31 6GF), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Black Moor Road, where police recorded 4 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Kiln Way (2 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Verwood| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Black Moor Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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