Dorchester vs Sherborne
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Dorchester vs Sherborne Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
Safest Nearby Neighbourhoods
Check Also
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dorchester safer than Sherborne?
Dorchester has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,960 crimes in the last 12 months. Sherborne has a safety score of 15/100 (High Crime) with 845 crimes. Sherborne scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Dorchester vs Sherborne?
Dorchester shows a year-on-year crime trend of -24.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Sherborne shows -3.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Dorchester and Sherborne?
In Dorchester, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (686 incidents). In Sherborne, it is Violent Crime (257 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Dorchester and Sherborne?
Dorchester recorded 450 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sherborne recorded 240. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.
How do violent crime levels compare in Dorchester vs Sherborne?
Violent crime in Dorchester totalled 686 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 257 in Sherborne. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Dorchester and Sherborne in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Dorchester recorded 2,604 crimes (now 1,960, a change of -24.7%). Sherborne recorded 877 crimes previously (now 845, -3.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dorchester and Sherborne?
The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Dorchester has a resolution rate of 0% and Sherborne has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Dorchester and Sherborne?
Dorchester falls within the Dorset Police boundary. Sherborne is covered by Dorset Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Dorchester and Sherborne?
CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.
Can I see Dorchester or Sherborne on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Dorchester and Sherborne. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.