Total Crime Rate
27.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Waldrons area has the 14th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Sherborne Rural , and the 486th 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 The Waldrons (DT9 6PX) in the last 12 months was 27.8 per 1,000 residents and was 46.1% lower than the Sherborne Rural average (51.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other theft with 4 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 Other theft ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 8.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -67.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Waldrons (DT9 6PX), the main crime hotspot is near Eastfield. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Sherborne Rural| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Grange Park | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Grange Park | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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