Crime Rate in Bridport: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bridport

The total recorded crimes in Bridport, Dorset, UK in April 2025 are around 71 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bridport crime rate of 4.10 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 Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (24.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-27.78% decrease)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bridport Crime Hotspots

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

  • Journeys End with total crimes: 8
  • Gundry Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Bath Orchard with total crimes: 3

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 April 2025 the Bridport has recorded 71 crimes with crime rate of 4.10 ranking 6th 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.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bridport)CrimesRank (Bridport)CrimesRank (Bridport)
Melcombe Regis143 12,265 12,048 1
Portland111 31,209 21,022 2
Wimborne Minster115 2881 7793 8
Dorchester West55 11980 41,017 3
Radipole92 4835 8678 12
Westham89 5920 5928 5
Rodwell & Wyke56 10884 6896 6
Gillingham52 12724 11894 7
Shaftesbury Town71 7613 16615 18
Wareham62 8695 13651 13
Swanage41 15571 19774 9
Blandford52 13820 9746 10
Littlemoor & Preston60 9784 10697 11
Lytchett Matravers & Upton50 14705 12623 17
West Purbeck39 18653 15643 14
Chickerell35 23686 14635 15
Verwood39 19582 18633 16
Dorchester East40 16584 17535 19
Ferndown North39 17514 20483 20
Ferndown South38 20410 23392 22
Blackmore Vale36 22307 29407 21
Sherborne West25 30425 21246 31
Beacon37 21335 28327 24
Dorchester Poundbury32 25417 22283 27
West Moors & Three Legged Cross27 29390 25359 23
Corfe Mullen28 28398 24283 28
Sherborne Rural35 24193 39174 40
Lyme & Charmouth30 26369 27321 25
Charminster St Mary's20 32280 31316 26
St Leonards & St Ives18 35371 26283 29
Eggardon29 27230 34196 34
Winterborne North13 45273 32259 30
Sturminster Newton12 48297 30181 38
Yetminster23 31175 42190 36
Sherborne East20 33233 33211 32
Cranborne & Alderholt7 50203 36207 33
West Parley18 34167 45165 43
Crossways16 38167 47196 35
Puddletown & Lower Winterborne11 49214 35180 39
Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants17 36198 38164 44
Colehill & Wimborne Minster East16 39191 40185 37
Stour & Allen Vale15 43200 37154 47
Winterborne & Broadmayne17 37150 48132 49
South East Purbeck15 40167 46169 41
Upwey & Broadwey15 42190 41168 42
Stalbridge & Marnhull15 41173 44153 48
Beaminster13 44174 43163 45
Chesil Bank12 46135 49162 46
Cranborne Chase12 47128 50103 50
Marshwood Vale5 5280 5292 51
Chalk Valleys5 5196 5166 52

Bridport Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 391 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202531
March 202525
February 202529
January 202518
December 202426
November 202434
October 202440
September 202430
August 202433
July 202434
June 202452
May 202439

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20253
February 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20247
August 20247
July 20245
June 20244
May 20249

A total of 85 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20258
February 20251
January 202511
December 20246
November 20245
October 20246
September 20246
August 202410
July 202411
June 20248
May 202413

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
February 20253
January 20251
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 236 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202513
March 202518
February 202511
January 202511
December 202412
November 202415
October 202421
September 202415
August 202435
July 202430
June 202434
May 202421

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20255
February 20254
January 20254
December 20246
November 202412
October 20243
September 202411
August 20244
July 202411
June 20248
May 202412

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20255
February 20255
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20247
August 20242
July 202410
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20246
October 20247
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 202414
May 20242

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20255
February 20256
January 20257
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20246
August 20245
July 20243
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Bridport in April 2025

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

1. Journeys End (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences8
2. Gundry Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Public order1
3. Bath Orchard (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. St Swithins Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. West End Row (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Armstrong Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Mount Pleasant (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
9. South Walk (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Chancery Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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