Crime Rates at Larksmead, Blandford Forum, DT11 7LU

Larksmead area has the 16th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Blandford , and the 482nd highest crime rate of 1,290 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 Larksmead (DT11 7LU) in the last 12 months was 45.5 per 1,000 residents and was 12.7% lower than the Blandford average (52.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 14.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -73.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Larksmead (DT11 7LU), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Richmond Road, where police recorded 12 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Newman Close (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.