Crime Rate in Bridport: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bridport

The total recorded crimes in Bridport, Dorset, UK in February 2025 are around 67 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bridport crime rate of 3.87 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (61.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
Bridport Crime Hotspots

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

  • Downes Street with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Armstrong Road with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Bridport has recorded 67 crimes with crime rate of 3.87 ranking 3th 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.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dorset)CrimesRank (Dorset)CrimesRank (Dorset)
Melcombe Regis152 12,265 12,048 1
Portland79 21,209 21,022 2
Dorchester West56 8980 41,017 3
Westham66 4920 5928 5
Rodwell & Wyke66 5884 6896 6
Wimborne Minster57 6881 7793 8
Gillingham50 9724 11894 7
West Purbeck57 7653 15643 14
Radipole37 12835 8678 12
Swanage27 24571 19774 9
Blandford33 16820 9746 10
Littlemoor & Preston41 10784 10697 11
Chickerell37 11686 14635 15
Lytchett Matravers & Upton26 25705 12623 17
Wareham35 14695 13651 13
Dorchester East36 13584 17535 19
Verwood35 15582 18633 16
Shaftesbury Town32 19613 16615 18
Corfe Mullen33 17398 24283 28
St Leonards & St Ives33 18371 26283 29
Ferndown North25 26514 20483 20
West Moors & Three Legged Cross29 20390 25359 23
Blackmore Vale29 21307 29407 21
Sherborne West16 34425 21246 31
Ferndown South19 30410 23392 22
Dorchester Poundbury19 31417 22283 27
Sherborne Rural28 22193 39174 40
Sturminster Newton27 23297 30181 38
Beacon24 27335 28327 24
Lyme & Charmouth15 35369 27321 25
Charminster St Mary's14 36280 31316 26
Winterborne North20 28273 32259 30
Stalbridge & Marnhull19 29173 44153 48
Sherborne East10 41233 33211 32
Yetminster17 32175 42190 36
Cranborne & Alderholt6 48203 36207 33
Eggardon17 33230 34196 34
Crossways8 46167 47196 35
Puddletown & Lower Winterborne9 44214 35180 39
Colehill & Wimborne Minster East8 47191 40185 37
Stour & Allen Vale5 50200 37154 47
Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants13 37198 38164 44
West Parley13 38167 45165 43
Marshwood Vale11 3980 5292 51
South East Purbeck11 40167 46169 41
Upwey & Broadwey10 42190 41168 42
Beaminster9 43174 43163 45
Chesil Bank8 45135 49162 46
Winterborne & Broadmayne6 49150 48132 49
Cranborne Chase4 52128 50103 50
Chalk Valleys5 5196 5166 52

Bridport Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 398 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202529
January 202518
December 202426
November 202434
October 202440
September 202430
August 202433
July 202434
June 202452
May 202439
April 202431
March 202432

A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20247
August 20242
July 202410
June 202412
May 20247
April 20247
March 20248

A total of 235 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202511
January 202511
December 202412
November 202415
October 202421
September 202415
August 202435
July 202430
June 202434
May 202421
April 20249
March 202421

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

A total of 91 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 92 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20257
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20246
August 20245
July 20243
June 202414
May 20243
April 20247
March 20243

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20246
October 20247
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 202414
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
July 20242
June 20244
April 20241
March 20243

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 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
April 20242

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
April 20241

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 February 2025

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

1. Downes Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Armstrong Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
5. Allington Mead (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Gundry Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Alexandra Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Chideock Hill (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. St Andrew'S Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hillview Estate (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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