Total Crime Rate
13.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Radipole Lane area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Chickerell , and the 182nd 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 Radipole Lane (DT4 9RS) in the last 12 months was 13.8 per 1,000 residents and was 78.5% lower than the Chickerell average (64.1 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 Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 7.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Radipole Lane (DT4 9RS), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Parking Area, where police recorded 5 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Radipole Lane (2 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Chickerell| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Rowan Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Arlington | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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