Total Crime Rate
24.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cann Hill area has the 48th lowest crime rate of 112 local areas in Beacon , and the 413th 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 Cann Hill (SP7 0BT) in the last 12 months was 24.3 per 1,000 residents and was 45.5% lower than the Beacon average (44.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( 50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -74.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cann Hill (SP7 0BT), the main crime hotspot is near French Hill Lane, with 2 recorded incidents. This location is within roughly 0.3 miles of the postcode area.
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