Wool Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile in Wool during June 2025 reveals a distinct emphasis on anti-social behaviour, which accounted for nearly half (48.2%) of all reported incidents. This category, at 2.4 per 1,000 residents, is 69% above the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000, suggesting local conditions may be contributing to higher rates of such offences. Violence and sexual offences (1.7 per 1,000) comprised 33.3% of all crimes, a figure 41% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. This contrast highlights Wool's relatively low incidence of violent crime compared to national trends, possibly influenced by the area's built-up character within Dorset, where community cohesion and policing may mitigate such incidents. Public order offences (0.6 per 1,000) and property crimes (0.4 per 1,000) further illustrate a crime mix skewed towards non-violent, community-based issues. With Wool's overall crime rate at 5.0 per 1,000—38.3% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000—the data underscores a generally secure environment, despite the notable rise in anti-social behaviour. Seasonal factors may also play a role: June marks the start of summer, a period when increased social activity and extended daylight hours could contribute to higher reports of disruptive behaviour in public spaces. The absence of significant property crime (only 2 incidents) further supports the notion that Wool's built-up area status, with greater surveillance and community engagement, reduces opportunities for burglary and theft. These patterns, while consistent with Wool's character as a relatively low-crime area, also indicate the need for targeted interventions to address the sharp increase in anti-social behaviour, which may be exacerbated by summer-related dynamics.

June 2025 saw a 160% increase in anti-social behaviour reports, rising from 5 to 13 incidents. This surge, coupled with the 100% increase in shoplifting and burglary (each from 0 to 1), highlights a shift in the crime mix towards more visible and community-focused offences. Anti-social behaviour in Wool (2.4 per 1,000) is 69% above the UK average for this category (1.4 per 1,000), suggesting local factors may be amplifying such incidents. Conversely, violent crimes (1.7 per 1,000) are 41% below the UK average (2.9 per 1,000), indicating a lower prevalence of violent offences compared to national trends. The sharp rise in anti-social behaviour may be linked to the start of summer, when increased social activity and longer daylight hours could contribute to higher reports of disruptive behaviour in public spaces.

Wool's crime rate in June 2025 (5.0 per 1,000 residents) represents a 107.5% increase compared to the previous month's rate of 2.4 per 1,000. This shift underscores a notable uptick in reported incidents, though the area remains significantly below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. On a daily basis, Wool saw approximately one crime reported each day in June, a figure that, while low, reflects the area's generally secure environment. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 200 residents, a monthly aggregate that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the local population. This figure, when considered alongside Wool's built-up area status within Dorset, suggests that while crime is present, it remains a rare occurrence for most residents. The population-scaled perspective highlights that even with the month-on-month rise, the absolute number of crimes remains modest in a community of 5,400 people. This contrast with the UK average further illustrates Wool's position as a relatively low-crime area, despite the recent upward trend.