Verwood Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

June 2025 marked a notable shift in Verwood's crime profile, with anti-social behaviour surging by 220% compared to May, though the overall crime rate remained 55.6% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This built-up area within Dorset, typically characterised by low population density and a mix of rural and semi-rural features, recorded 51 crimes — a rate of 3.6 per 1,000 residents. Violence and sexual offences dominated, accounting for 39.2% of total crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (31.4%) and criminal damage (11.8%). These figures align with the area's seasonal context: June, the start of summer, may have seen increased social activity and tourism, contributing to the rise in anti-social behaviour. However, the overall crime rate remained significantly lower than the UK average, with violent crimes in Verwood at 1.4 per 1,000 — 51% below the national rate for this category. Property crimes, while down overall, showed mixed trends, with shoplifting and burglary both declining but vehicle crime remaining 73% below the UK average. The data suggests a balance between local factors, such as community engagement, and broader national trends. This pattern is consistent with Verwood's historical position as a relatively safe area, even as specific categories fluctuate seasonally.

June 2025 saw a dramatic 220% increase in anti-social behaviour, jumping from 5 incidents in May to 16. This surge, the most significant month-on-month change in the data, may partly explain a broader shift in crime mix, with violent crimes (39.2% of total) outpacing property crimes (25.5%). While violent crime rose slightly by 5.3%, property crimes fell sharply, with burglary dropping 66.7% and shoplifting declining 50%. Verwood's violent crime rate (1.4 per 1,000) remains 51% below the UK average for this category, consistent with the area's overall safety profile. Possession of weapons — a rare category — doubled from 0 to 1 incident, though it remains 75% below the UK average. These trends suggest a combination of local dynamics, from seasonal factors to targeted policing efforts, though no single cause is evident from the data alone.

Verwood's crime rate in June 2025 rose by 10.7% compared to May's 3.3 per 1,000.6% below the UK average. This increase is modest relative to the area's historically low crime levels, which have consistently positioned Verwood well below national benchmarks. On a daily basis, Verwood recorded approximately 2 crimes per day in June — a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 277 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate underscores the area's relative safety, even as crime numbers fluctuate. Population context reveals that Verwood's 14,117 residents experience crime at a rate that is significantly lower than the UK average, reflecting either strong community policing, low population density, or other local factors. The shift in crime types from May to June, including a sharp rise in anti-social behaviour, suggests seasonal or situational factors may be influencing patterns, though these remain distinct from the broader trend of sustained low crime.