February 2026 Source: Police.uk

DT2 Crime Intelligence Report

DT2 recorded 43 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 1.65 per 1,000 residents. Crime has decreased by 15.7% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 32.8% lower.

Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly

Total Crimes

43
trending_down -15.7% vs last month

Crime Rate

1.65per 1k
Low Risk

Active Postcodes

1,274

Within DT2 district

Dorset

26,053

Estimated population

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Incident Distribution

Top Locations
Location ReferenceCrime BreakdownPrimary Count
Chestnut Road Map
total: 2 Shoplifting: 1 Vehicle crime: 1
2
Polly'S Close Map
total: 2 Anti-social behaviour: 1 Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
Heathland Close Map
total: 2 Anti-social behaviour: 1 Shoplifting: 1
2
Dorchester Road Map
total: 2 Other theft: 1 Shoplifting: 1
2
Sports/Recreation Area Map
total: 2 Vehicle crime: 2
2
Long Lane Map
total: 1 Other crime: 1
1
Mulberry Gardens Map
total: 1 Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
London Row Map
total: 1 Anti-social behaviour: 1
1
Sports/Recreation Area Map
total: 1 Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
Church Lane Map
total: 1 Violence and sexual offences: 1
1

Crime Breakdown

February 2026
43 Total
Violence & Sexual Offences
16
37.2%
Anti-social Behaviour
6
14.0%
Other Theft
6
14.0%
Shoplifting
4
9.3%
Vehicle Crime
3
7.0%
Burglary
2
4.7%
Public Order
2
4.7%
Criminal Damage & Arson
2
4.7%
Other Crime
1
2.3%
Robbery
1
2.3%

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Month-on-Monthtrending_down -15.7%
Year-on-Yeartrending_down -32.8%

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