Total Crime Rate
36.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Sheeplands area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Sherborne East , and the 628th highest crime rate of 1,293 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 The Sheeplands (DT9 4BS) in the last 12 months was 36.1 per 1,000 residents and was 43.3% lower than the Sherborne East average (63.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other theft with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 9.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -82.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Sheeplands (DT9 4BS), the main crime hotspot is near Amors Drove. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Sherborne East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Carpenters | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Kearvell Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Highmore Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Amors Drove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Amors Drove | Under investigation |
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