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Shaftesbury Town
Ward in Dorset Council · ONS Code: E05012714
Councillors
Liberal Democrats
Liberal Democrats
Crime Statistics
Data from police.uk · Last updated: 25 February 2026
Latest Month
59
crimes in 2025-12
Monthly Average
48
over last 3 months
Data Available
3
months
Monthly Breakdown
| Month | Total Crimes | Top Category |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12 | 59 | Violent Crime (18) |
| 2025-11 | 40 | Violent Crime (13) |
| 2025-10 | 44 | Violent Crime (16) |
Crime by Category (Last 3 Months)
| Category | Total | Monthly Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 47 | 16 |
| Anti Social Behaviour | 29 | 10 |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 6 |
| Criminal Damage Arson | 12 | 4 |
| Burglary | 9 | 3 |
| Other Theft | 8 | 3 |
| Public Order | 6 | 2 |
| Vehicle Crime | 5 | 2 |
| Drugs | 4 | 1 |
| Other Crime | 3 | 1 |
| Theft From The Person | 2 | 1 |
Demographics
This ward contains 5 LSOAs (Lower Layer Super Output Areas)
Ward boundary data from ONS Open Geography Portal.