Crime Rate in Dorchester Poundbury: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dorchester Poundbury

The total recorded crimes in Dorchester Poundbury, Dorset, UK in February 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dorchester Poundbury crime rate of 2.04 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 Poundbury, encompassing approximately 9,305 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Dorchester Poundbury Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Walburga'S Mews with total crimes: 3
  • Canford Street with total crimes: 1
  • Harptree Court with total crimes: 1

How safe is Dorchester Poundbury?

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

  • Relative to Dorset:

    • In 2024, Dorchester Poundbury demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Dorset average, with 417 crimes compared to 476.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Dorchester Poundbury witnessed more crimes than 30 out of 51 other cities.

    • In 2023, Dorchester Poundbury had fewer crimes than the Dorset average, with 283 crimes compared to 446. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Dorchester Poundbury recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 51 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Dorset, Dorchester Poundbury has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Dorchester Poundbury Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Dorchester Poundbury has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 2.04 ranking 31th out of 51 in the Dorset, UK

In 2024, the total Dorchester Poundbury crimes were 417. The crime rate of Dorchester Poundbury in 2024 was 44.81 (year) or 3.73 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Dorset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dorchester Poundbury were around 283 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.41 (year) or 2.53 (month) ranking 27 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
Bridport67 31,101 3986 4
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
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

Dorchester Poundbury 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 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

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

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (24 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 202511
December 202414
November 202411
October 20248
September 20246
August 202412
July 202415
June 202420
May 202412
April 20247
March 202415

A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20258
December 20245
November 202411
October 20249
September 20243
August 20244
July 20247
June 202424
May 20248
April 20246
March 202410

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20254
December 20246
November 20241
October 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20255
December 20247
November 20248
October 202410
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20244
August 20241
April 20246

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
May 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Dorchester Poundbury in February 2025

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

1. St Walburga'S Mews (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
2. Canford Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Harptree Court (Map)
Total1
Public order1
4. Peverell Avenue East (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Poundbury Crescent (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Bridport Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Pitcote Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Wardbrook Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Cambridge Walk (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Chaseborough Square (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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