Total Crime Rate
87.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Oaklands Park area has the highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Crossways , and the 197th highest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Oaklands Park (DT2 8JQ) in the last 12 months was 87.8 per 1,000 residents and was 161.1% higher than the Crossways average (33.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 20.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 39.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 67.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Oaklands Park (DT2 8JQ), the main crime hotspot is near The Rise. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Crossways| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Airfield Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | The Rise | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | The Rise | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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