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Melcombe Regis
Ward in Dorset Council · ONS Code: E05012708
Councillors
Green Party
Crime Statistics
Data from police.uk · Last updated: 25 February 2026
Latest Month
262
crimes in 2025-12
Monthly Average
219
over last 3 months
Data Available
3
months
Monthly Breakdown
| Month | Total Crimes | Top Category |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12 | 262 | Violent Crime (87) |
| 2025-11 | 185 | Violent Crime (71) |
| 2025-10 | 209 | Violent Crime (84) |
Crime by Category (Last 3 Months)
| Category | Total | Monthly Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 242 | 81 |
| Anti Social Behaviour | 184 | 61 |
| Shoplifting | 62 | 21 |
| Criminal Damage Arson | 52 | 17 |
| Other Theft | 29 | 10 |
| Public Order | 25 | 8 |
| Drugs | 18 | 6 |
| Burglary | 13 | 4 |
| Vehicle Crime | 12 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 2 |
| Other Crime | 4 | 1 |
| Possession Of Weapons | 4 | 1 |
| Theft From The Person | 4 | 1 |
| Bicycle Theft | 2 | 1 |
Demographics
This ward contains 3 LSOAs (Lower Layer Super Output Areas)
Ward boundary data from ONS Open Geography Portal.