Crime Rates at Chandlers, Sherborne, DT9 3RT

Chandlers area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Sherborne East , and the 259th lowest crime rate of 1,290 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 Chandlers (DT9 3RT) in the last 12 months was 16.1 per 1,000 residents and was 75.4% lower than the Sherborne East average (65.5 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 Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 4.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -63.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Chandlers (DT9 3RT), the main crime hotspot is near Knotts Paddock. Police recorded 22 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.