Total Crime Rate
23.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Philip Road area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Blandford , and the 392nd lowest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Philip Road (DT11 7NS) in the last 12 months was 23.4 per 1,000 residents and was 60.9% lower 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 11.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -71.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Philip Road (DT11 7NS), the main crime hotspot is near Newman Close. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Blandford| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | James Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Richmond Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Richmond Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Richmond Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Martin Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Martin Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | James Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Counter Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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