Verwood Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

November 2025 saw Verwood maintain its position as one of the UK's safest areas, with a crime rate of 2.6 per 1,000 residents—64.4% below the national average of 7.3. Despite this overall safety, the month revealed troubling trends in specific categories. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent crime type, accounting for 38.9% of all reported incidents, though this rate was still 61% below the UK average. The sharp increase in drug-related offences, which rose from zero to three incidents, signals a potential shift in local criminal activity patterns. This surge, combined with the doubling of shoplifting cases, may be linked to the seasonal context of November, including Black Friday shopping and the onset of darker evenings. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, also showed a marked decrease compared to the UK average, reflecting the area's generally low levels of disorder. The seasonal context of November—characterised by Bonfire Night, pre-Christmas shopping, and reduced daylight—likely influenced these trends. While the overall crime rate remains exceptionally low, the rise in drug-related incidents and shoplifting highlights areas for vigilance, particularly in retail and community spaces. Verwood's crime profile continues to demonstrate the impact of local geography and seasonal rhythms, with its small built-up area and rural-urban mix contributing to a crime picture that is both stable and occasionally volatile.

November 2025 marked a sharp rise in drug-related offences, which surged by 100% from zero to three incidents. This spike, though still below the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, raises concerns about localised factors such as increased illicit activity during the pre-Christmas period. Shoplifting also doubled, reaching four incidents, potentially linked to Black Friday shopping activity. Conversely, burglary, criminal damage, and vehicle crime all saw dramatic declines—85.7%, 83.3%, and 80.0% respectively—suggesting improved security measures or seasonal inactivity. Violent crimes, though remaining the most common category (38.9% of total), were 61% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Residents should be aware of the drug-related increase, as this category now accounts for 8.3% of all crimes in Verwood, a notable shift from previous months.

Verwood's crime rate in November 2025 stood at 2.6 per 1,000 residents, an 18.3% decline from the previous month's rate of 3.1. This decrease aligns with broader seasonal patterns in the area, where colder weather and shorter evenings may contribute to reduced outdoor activity. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of one reported crime per day, a figure that reflects the low overall rate in a small built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 392 residents, underscoring the relatively low exposure to crime compared to larger urban centres. When contextualised against Verwood's population of 14,117, this figure suggests that most residents remain unaffected by criminal activity, though the localised spikes in certain categories warrant attention. The comparison to the UK average—where Verwood's rate is 64.4% below the national figure—highlights the area's consistently low crime profile, even as specific categories show month-on-month volatility.