Crime Rate in Dorchester East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dorchester East

The total recorded crimes in Dorchester East, Dorset, UK in April 2025 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dorchester East crime rate of 1.88 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 Dorchester East, encompassing approximately 21,288 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-27.78% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-64.29% decrease)
Dorchester East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Little Britain with total crimes: 7
  • Stinsford View with total crimes: 3
  • Linden Avenue with total crimes: 3

How safe is Dorchester East?

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

  • Relative to Dorset:

    • In 2024, Dorchester East reported a higher crime volume than the Dorset average, with 584 crimes compared to 476. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Dorchester East witnessed more crimes than 35 out of 51 other areas in the Dorset.

    • In 2023, Dorchester East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Dorset average, with 535 crimes compared to 446. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Dorchester East witnessed more crimes than 33 out of 51 other areas in the Dorset.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Dorchester East Crime Statstics

In April 2025 the Dorchester East has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 1.88 ranking 16th out of 51 in the Dorset, UK

In 2024, the total Dorchester East crimes were 584. The crime rate of Dorchester East in 2024 was 27.43 (year) or 2.29 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Dorset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dorchester East were around 535 crimes with yearly crime rate of 25.13 (year) or 2.09 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Dorset.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dorchester East)CrimesRank (Dorchester East)CrimesRank (Dorchester East)
Melcombe Regis143 12,265 12,048 1
Portland111 31,209 21,022 2
Wimborne Minster115 2881 7793 8
Dorchester West55 11980 41,017 3
Bridport71 61,101 3986 4
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
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

Dorchester East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 205 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202513
March 202518
February 202513
January 202513
December 202420
November 202416
October 202415
September 202416
August 202411
July 202422
June 202442
May 20246

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
November 20242
October 202418
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20255
February 20257
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20258
March 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 146 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 202514
February 20259
January 20257
December 20248
November 202411
October 20248
September 202414
August 202415
July 202412
June 202428
May 202415

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20256
November 20245
October 20247
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20256
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20246
June 20248
May 20248

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
July 20242

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
October 20242
August 20243
May 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Dorchester East in April 2025

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

1. Little Britain (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7
2. Stinsford View (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Linden Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Wollaston Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Pope Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Mistover Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Louds Piece (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Red Cow Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Lubbecke Way (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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