Total Crime Rate
19.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Icen Lane area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Crossways , and the 301st lowest 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 Icen Lane (DT3 5PY) in the last 12 months was 19.2 per 1,000 residents and was 42.8% lower than the Crossways average (33.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 4.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -34.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Icen Lane (DT3 5PY), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Pipit Close, where police recorded 5 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Linnet Close (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Crossways| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Sanderling Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Linnet Close | — |
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