Crime Rate in Dorchester East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dorchester East

The total recorded crimes in Dorchester East, Dorset, UK in May 2025 are around 48 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dorchester East crime rate of 2.25 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
Dorchester East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Salisbury Street with total crimes: 5
  • Little Britain with total crimes: 4
  • Stinsford View 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 May 2025 the Dorchester East has recorded 48 crimes with crime rate of 2.25 ranking 14th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dorchester East)CrimesRank (Dorchester East)CrimesRank (Dorchester East)
Melcombe Regis177 12,265 12,048 1
Portland92 31,209 21,022 2
Bridport113 21,101 3986 4
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
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

Dorchester East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
January 20256
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20246

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
November 20242
October 202418
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20258
March 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241

A total of 169 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202513
March 202518
February 202513
January 202513
December 202420
November 202416
October 202415
September 202416
August 202411
July 202422

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
July 20242

A total of 116 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20255
March 202514
February 20259
January 20257
December 20248
November 202411
October 20248
September 202414
August 202415
July 202412

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20255
February 20257
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241

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

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

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

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 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

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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 May 2025

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

1. Salisbury Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Public order1
2. Little Britain (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Stinsford View (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. London Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Alfred Place (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Wollaston Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Pope Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Ashley Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
9. Copper Street (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Farringdon Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1

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