Wool Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Wool’s crime rate in November 2025 remained lower than the UK average, with 4.4 crimes recorded per 1,000 residents—39.7% below the national figure of 7.3. This sustained underperformance relative to the UK average suggests a combination of local factors, including potentially strong community engagement or effective policing strategies. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 54.2% of all reported crimes, a rate of 2.4 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 7% below the UK average for this category, indicating a marked reduction in violent incidents compared to other areas. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 29.2% of all crimes, though this category is 23% above the UK average. This contrast highlights a combination of local social dynamics and broader national trends. Seasonal factors in November—such as the darkening evenings, the timing of Bonfire Night, and the Black Friday shopping period—may have influenced crime patterns, though the overall decrease in violent crime suggests that these factors did not dominate. The low property crime rate (0.2 per 1,000 residents) further reinforces Wool’s position as a relatively low-crime area, with theft-related offences far below UK averages. This profile aligns with the characteristics of a small built-up area within Dorset, where community cohesion and limited urban density may contribute to lower crime rates. The data illustrates a local environment where proactive measures appear to have mitigated risks associated with seasonal transitions, even as anti-social behaviour remains a persistent challenge.

November 2025 saw a 35.2% year-on-year decrease in Wool’s overall crime rate, dropping from 6.9 to 4.4 per 1,000 residents. This decline was driven by significant reductions in anti-social behaviour (-50%), public order offences (-60%), and other theft (-66.7%). These decreases suggest that targeted interventions—such as increased community policing during peak times or seasonal campaigns—may have had a measurable impact. Violence and sexual offences, though remaining the most common category (54.2% of all crimes), were 7% below the UK average, a trend consistent with Wool’s historical performance in this area. Anti-social behaviour, however, remained 23% above the UK average, pointing to localized challenges that may require further attention. A notable shift in crime mix was the 100% increase in 'other crime,' which rose from zero to one incident. While this single case does not indicate a broader trend, it underscores the need for continued monitoring. For residents, the drop in anti-social behaviour is particularly meaningful, as it likely translates to fewer disturbances in public spaces and a more peaceful environment during the month’s darker evenings.

Wool’s crime rate in November 2025 (4.4 per 1,000 residents) represented a 35.2% decline from the previous month’s rate of 6.9, marking a sharp downward trend. On a daily basis, this equates to roughly one crime reported per day over the 30-day period, a figure that appears consistent with Wool’s generally low-crime profile. When scaled to the population of 5,400 residents, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 225 residents—a statistic that, while seemingly high in absolute terms, must be contextualized against the broader UK average. Nationally, Wool’s rate is 39.7% below the UK average, a disparity that highlights the area’s relative safety. This comparison is particularly striking when considering that Wool is a built-up area within Dorset, a region that typically sees moderate crime rates. The most significant contrast appears in anti-social behaviour, which is 23% above the UK average, suggesting that while Wool is safe overall, localized issues may persist in specific neighbourhoods. For residents, the monthly exposure figure provides a tangible measure of risk: over the course of November, the likelihood of experiencing a crime was significantly lower than in the UK average, though the above-average rate of anti-social behaviour indicates that vigilance in public spaces remains important.