Total Crime Rate
4.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Sorrel Close area has the lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Littlemoor & Preston , and the 21st 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 Sorrel Close (DT4 7UF) in the last 12 months was 4.2 per 1,000 residents and was 93.3% lower than the Littlemoor & Preston average (62.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
In the area around Sorrel Close (DT4 7UF), the main crime hotspot is near Campion Close. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Littlemoor & Preston| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Park/Open Space | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Park/Open Space | — |
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