Crime Rate in Bridport: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bridport

The total recorded crimes in Bridport, Dorset, UK in May 2025 are around 113 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bridport crime rate of 6.53 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Bridport, encompassing approximately 17,313 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (61.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (107.69% increase)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bridport Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Downes Street with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • North Allington with total crimes: 6

How safe is Bridport?

To understand the safety of Bridport, we need to analyze Bridport crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Dorset:

    • In 2024, Bridport reported a higher crime volume than the Dorset average, with 1,101 crimes compared to 476. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bridport witnessed more crimes than 49 out of 51 other areas in the Dorset.

    • In 2023, Bridport experienced a greater number of crimes than the Dorset average, with 986 crimes compared to 446. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bridport witnessed more crimes than 48 out of 51 other areas in the Dorset.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Dorset, Bridport has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Bridport Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bridport has recorded 113 crimes with crime rate of 6.53 ranking 2th out of 51 in the Dorset, UK

In 2024, the total Bridport crimes were 1,101. The crime rate of Bridport in 2024 was 63.59 (year) or 5.30 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Dorset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bridport were around 986 crimes with yearly crime rate of 56.95 (year) or 4.75 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Dorset.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bridport)CrimesRank (Bridport)CrimesRank (Bridport)
Melcombe Regis177 12,265 12,048 1
Portland92 31,209 21,022 2
Dorchester West64 10980 41,017 3
Wimborne Minster83 4881 7793 8
Westham76 6920 5928 5
Shaftesbury Town78 5613 16615 18
Rodwell & Wyke63 11884 6896 6
Gillingham48 13724 11894 7
Radipole71 7835 8678 12
Littlemoor & Preston70 8784 10697 11
Swanage44 19571 19774 9
Blandford56 12820 9746 10
Ferndown North67 9514 20483 20
Lytchett Matravers & Upton45 18705 12623 17
Wareham43 20695 13651 13
West Purbeck40 22653 15643 14
Chickerell48 15686 14635 15
Dorchester East48 14584 17535 19
Verwood46 17582 18633 16
Beacon48 16335 28327 24
Blackmore Vale31 27307 29407 21
Sherborne West38 23425 21246 31
St Leonards & St Ives41 21371 26283 29
Ferndown South32 25410 23392 22
Dorchester Poundbury35 24417 22283 27
West Moors & Three Legged Cross31 26390 25359 23
Corfe Mullen30 28398 24283 28
Lyme & Charmouth20 34369 27321 25
Charminster St Mary's11 45280 31316 26
Upwey & Broadwey23 29190 41168 42
Winterborne North16 40273 32259 30
Sturminster Newton21 33297 30181 38
Cranborne & Alderholt22 30203 36207 33
Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants22 31198 38164 44
Sherborne East16 41233 33211 32
Cranborne Chase21 32128 50103 50
Eggardon20 35230 34196 34
Crossways10 49167 47196 35
Puddletown & Lower Winterborne14 43214 35180 39
Yetminster13 44175 42190 36
Stalbridge & Marnhull19 36173 44153 48
Colehill & Wimborne Minster East15 42191 40185 37
Stour & Allen Vale17 39200 37154 47
Sherborne Rural19 37193 39174 40
Beaminster18 38174 43163 45
South East Purbeck9 50167 46169 41
West Parley11 46167 45165 43
Chesil Bank10 47135 49162 46
Winterborne & Broadmayne10 48150 48132 49
Marshwood Vale2 5280 5292 51
Chalk Valleys4 5196 5166 52

Bridport Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (35 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (33 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 208 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202513
March 202518
February 202511
January 202511
December 202412
November 202415
October 202421
September 202415
August 202435
July 202430

A total of 350 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202550
April 202531
March 202525
February 202529
January 202518
December 202426
November 202434
October 202440
September 202430
August 202433
July 202434

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20258
February 20251
January 202511
December 20246
November 20245
October 20246
September 20246
August 202410
July 202411

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
July 20242

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20255
February 20254
January 20254
December 20246
November 202412
October 20243
September 202411
August 20244
July 202411

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20253
February 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20247
August 20247
July 20245

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20255
February 20255
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20247
August 20242
July 202410

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20246
October 20247
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
February 20253
January 20251
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20255
February 20256
January 20257
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20246
August 20245
July 20243

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242

High Crime Locations Bridport in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bridport postcode area is presented below.

1. Downes Street (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
3. North Allington (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Armstrong Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
5. Diments Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
7. Chancery Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Bath Orchard (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
10. Suttil Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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