Total Crime Rate
23.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Milton Road Close area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Blackmore Vale , and the 403rd 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 Milton Road Close (DT11 0JY) in the last 12 months was 23.9 per 1,000 residents and was 35.8% lower than the Blackmore Vale average (37.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -25.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Milton Road Close (DT11 0JY), the main crime hotspot is near Hopsfield. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Blackmore Vale| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Chapel Street | Under investigation |
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