Total Crime Rate
54.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Glebe Close area has the 5th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Sherborne Rural , and the 404th highest 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 Glebe Close (DT9 6PY) in the last 12 months was 54.1 per 1,000 residents and was 5.0% higher than the Sherborne Rural average (51.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 20.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -19.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Glebe Close (DT9 6PY), 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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