Is Sherborne a good place to live?
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In Sherborne (DT9 9), recorded crime is 783% above the national average, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 783% above average
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Population
1,612
Recorded crime
2363.6
Broadband
0%
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in DT9 9 (May 24–Apr 26, average 33/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 64
- One-person households
- 48%
- Households with children
- 12%
- Households
- 856
Owned 68% · Social rent 9% · Private rent 23%
Census 2021 (ONS), for DT9 9.
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Sherborne DT9 9: frequently asked questions
Is Sherborne DT9 9 a good place to live?
In Sherborne (DT9 9), recorded crime is 783% above the national average, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Sherborne DT9 9?
Recorded crime in Sherborne DT9 9 runs at 2363.6 per 1,000 properties, 783% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Sherborne DT9 9 safe?
Crime in Sherborne DT9 9 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Sherborne DT9 9 runs at 2363.6 per 1,000 properties, 783% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Sherborne DT9 9 a deprived area?
Sherborne DT9 9 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).