Total Crime Rate
18.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Church View area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Sherborne Rural , and the 274th lowest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Church View (DT9 4NA) in the last 12 months was 18.0 per 1,000 residents and was 65.0% lower than the Sherborne Rural average (51.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2022. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around Church View (DT9 4NA), the main crime hotspot is near Underdown Lane, with 3 recorded incidents. This location is within roughly 0.3 miles of the postcode area.
View Crime In Sherborne Rural| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Underdown Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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