Total Crime Rate
27.9 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
12.0 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Telford Close area has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Littlemoor & Preston , and the 525th lowest crime rate of 1,290 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 Telford Close (DT3 6PG) in the last 12 months was 27.9 per 1,000 residents and was 53.8% lower than the Littlemoor & Preston average (60.3 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 Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -62.5% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 12.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -62.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -57.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Telford Close (DT3 6PG), the main crime hotspot is near Chalbury Lodge. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Littlemoor & Preston| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Rhosewood Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Willow Crescent | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Telford Close | — |
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