Total Crime Rate
17.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Dewlands Common area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Stour & Allen Vale , and the 262nd 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 Dewlands Common (BH31 6JL) in the last 12 months was 17.5 per 1,000 residents and was 50.2% lower than the Stour & Allen Vale average (35.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary 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 Violence and sexual offences ( 50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 8.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -10.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Dewlands Common (BH31 6JL), the main crime hotspot is near Margards Lane. Police recorded 3 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Stour & Allen Vale| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Hayward Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Margards Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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