Total Crime Rate
60.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Victoria Flats area has the 11th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Blandford , and the 351st 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 Victoria Flats (DT11 7JS) in the last 12 months was 60.9 per 1,000 residents and was 1.7% higher than the Blandford average (59.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 25.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 22.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -63.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Victoria Flats (DT11 7JS), the highest concentration of overall crime is near The Beeches, where police recorded 15 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Fairfield Bungalows (7 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Blandford| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Stanton Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Stanton Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Victoria Road | Under investigation |
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