Total Crime Rate
79.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Fields Barn area has the 7th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in South East Purbeck , and the 229th highest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Fields Barn (DT2 8HB) in the last 12 months was 79.2 per 1,000 residents and was 77.5% higher than the South East Purbeck average (44.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 36.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 175.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -35.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Fields Barn (DT2 8HB), the main crime hotspot is near Pigeon Close. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In South East Purbeck| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Fields Barn | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Pigeon Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Pigeon Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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