Sherborne vs Ashton Keynes and Minety

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    34/100
    Sherborne Dorset Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      91/100
      Ashton Keynes and Minety Wiltshire Police

      Sherborne vs Ashton Keynes and Minety Results

      A
      34/100
      Below Average
      Sherborne
      Dorset Police
      667 crimes / 12m
      ↓28.2% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      91/100
      Very Safe
      Ashton Keynes and Minety
      Wiltshire Police
      99 crimes / 12m
      ↓36.5% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Sherborne
      B Ashton Keynes and Minety
      Safety Score
      34/100 Below Average
      91/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      667
      99
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      929
      156
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓28.2%
      ↓36.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Sherborne
      B Ashton Keynes and Minety
      Violent Crime
      209 ↓32%
      33 ↓34%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      190 ↓8%
      14 ↓50%
      Other Theft
      50 ↓7%
      8 ↓33%
      Vehicle Crime
      18 ↓58%
      1 ↓95%
      Burglary
      26 ↓4%
      13 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      42 ↓24%
      10 ↓44%
      Drugs
      5 ↓29%
      3 ↑0%
      Public Order
      25 ↓58%
      12 ↑140%
      Robbery
      1 ↓88%
      0
      Shoplifting
      91 ↓39%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓75%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓75%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      7 ↑40%
      2 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Ashton Keynes and Minety is the safer choice — scoring 91/100 vs 34/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Sherborne safer than Ashton Keynes and Minety?

      Sherborne has a safety score of 34/100 (Below Average) and recorded 667 crimes in the last 12 months. Ashton Keynes and Minety has a safety score of 91/100 (Very Safe) with 99 crimes. Ashton Keynes and Minety scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Sherborne vs Ashton Keynes and Minety?

      Sherborne shows a year-on-year crime trend of -28.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Ashton Keynes and Minety shows -36.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Sherborne and Ashton Keynes and Minety?

      In Sherborne, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (209 incidents). In Ashton Keynes and Minety, it is Violent Crime (33 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Sherborne and Ashton Keynes and Minety?

      Sherborne recorded 190 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ashton Keynes and Minety recorded 14. 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 Sherborne vs Ashton Keynes and Minety?

      Violent crime in Sherborne totalled 209 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 33 in Ashton Keynes and Minety. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Sherborne and Ashton Keynes and Minety in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Sherborne recorded 929 crimes (now 667, a change of -28.2%). Ashton Keynes and Minety recorded 156 crimes previously (now 99, -36.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Sherborne and Ashton Keynes and Minety?

      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. Sherborne has a resolution rate of 0% and Ashton Keynes and Minety has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Sherborne and Ashton Keynes and Minety?

      Sherborne falls within the Dorset Police boundary. Ashton Keynes and Minety is covered by Wiltshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Sherborne and Ashton Keynes and Minety?

      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 Sherborne or Ashton Keynes and Minety on a crime map?

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

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