Crime Rates at Gorley Lynch, Fordingbridge, SP6 2QA

This area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Cranborne & Alderholt , and the 440th 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 This (SP6 2QA) in the last 12 months was 23.8 per 1,000 residents and was 27.3% lower than the Cranborne & Alderholt average (32.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 13.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -88.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around postcode SP6 2QA, the main crime hotspot is near Gorley Lynch, with 1 recorded incidents. This location is within roughly 0.3 miles of the postcode area.