Poole South vs Sherborne

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    Poole South Dorset Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      15/100
      Sherborne Dorset Police

      Poole South vs Sherborne Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      Poole South
      Dorset Police
      4,917 crimes / 12m
      ↓23.3% trend
      19.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      15/100
      High Crime
      Sherborne
      Dorset Police
      845 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.7% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Poole South
      B Sherborne
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      15/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,917
      845
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,412
      877
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓23.3%
      ↓3.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19.6%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Poole South
      B Sherborne
      Violent Crime
      1,532 ↓23%
      257 ↓15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,343 ↓14%
      240 ↑37%
      Other Theft
      310 ↓28%
      62 ↑29%
      Vehicle Crime
      261 ↓41%
      21 ↓50%
      Burglary
      190 ↓39%
      30 ↑20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      328 ↓30%
      50 ↓18%
      Drugs
      105 ↓5%
      5 ↓29%
      Public Order
      231 ↓40%
      35 ↓41%
      Robbery
      38 ↑65%
      2 ↓75%
      Shoplifting
      398 ↓14%
      130 ↓4%
      Theft from Person
      25 ↓38%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      87 ↑1%
      3 ↓25%
      Possession of Weapons
      32 ↓11%
      1 ↓75%
      Other Crime
      37 ↓30%
      8 ↑33%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Poole South safer than Sherborne?

      Poole South has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,917 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 Poole South vs Sherborne?

      Poole South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -23.3% — 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 Poole South and Sherborne?

      In Poole South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,532 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 Poole South and Sherborne?

      Poole South recorded 1,343 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 Poole South vs Sherborne?

      Violent crime in Poole South totalled 1,532 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 Poole South and Sherborne in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Poole South recorded 6,412 crimes (now 4,917, a change of -23.3%). Sherborne recorded 877 crimes previously (now 845, -3.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Poole South 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. Poole South has a resolution rate of 19.6% and Sherborne has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Poole South and Sherborne?

      Poole South 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 Poole South 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 Poole South or Sherborne on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Poole South and Sherborne. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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