Is Shaftesbury a good place to live?
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In Shaftesbury (SP7 7), recorded crime is 1146% above the national average, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 1146% above average
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Population
2,007
Recorded crime
3333.3
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in SP7 7 (May 24–Apr 26, average 20/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 53
- One-person households
- 47%
- Households with children
- 15%
- Households
- 1,045
Owned 54% · Social rent 21% · Private rent 25%
Census 2021 (ONS), for SP7 7.
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Shaftesbury SP7 7: frequently asked questions
Is Shaftesbury SP7 7 a good place to live?
In Shaftesbury (SP7 7), recorded crime is 1146% above the national average, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Shaftesbury SP7 7?
Recorded crime in Shaftesbury SP7 7 runs at 3333.3 per 1,000 properties, 1146% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Shaftesbury SP7 7 safe?
Crime in Shaftesbury SP7 7 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Shaftesbury SP7 7 runs at 3333.3 per 1,000 properties, 1146% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Shaftesbury SP7 7 a deprived area?
Shaftesbury SP7 7 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).