Crime Rate in Dorchester Poundbury: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dorchester Poundbury

The total recorded crimes in Dorchester Poundbury, Dorset, UK in July 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dorchester Poundbury crime rate of 2.79 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Dorchester Poundbury Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cambridge Walk with total crimes: 4
  • Fourgates Road with total crimes: 3
  • Bellever Court with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the Dorset.

    • 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 areas in the Dorset.

  • 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 July 2025 the Dorchester Poundbury has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 2.79 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dorchester Poundbury)CrimesRank (Dorchester Poundbury)CrimesRank (Dorchester Poundbury)
Melcombe Regis195 12,265 12,048 1
Portland93 61,209 21,022 2
West Purbeck113 2653 15643 14
Dorchester West62 12980 41,017 3
Bridport99 41,101 3986 4
Rodwell & Wyke104 3884 6896 6
Westham94 5920 5928 5
Gillingham53 16724 11894 7
Wimborne Minster88 7881 7793 8
Radipole70 10835 8678 12
Littlemoor & Preston86 8784 10697 11
Swanage45 18571 19774 9
Blandford56 15820 9746 10
Shaftesbury Town84 9613 16615 18
Wareham64 11695 13651 13
Lytchett Matravers & Upton57 14705 12623 17
Verwood61 13582 18633 16
Chickerell45 20686 14635 15
Dorchester East37 23584 17535 19
St Leonards & St Ives49 17371 26283 29
Beacon45 19335 28327 24
Ferndown North40 21514 20483 20
Blackmore Vale28 29307 29407 21
Sherborne West26 30425 21246 31
Ferndown South40 22410 23392 22
West Moors & Three Legged Cross31 26390 25359 23
Corfe Mullen30 28398 24283 28
Lyme & Charmouth36 24369 27321 25
Winterborne North32 25273 32259 30
Charminster St Mary's17 42280 31316 26
West Parley30 27167 45165 43
Sturminster Newton23 33297 30181 38
Sherborne East22 35233 33211 32
Sherborne Rural24 32193 39174 40
Cranborne & Alderholt8 50203 36207 33
Eggardon16 46230 34196 34
Stour & Allen Vale22 34200 37154 47
Crossways17 40167 47196 35
Puddletown & Lower Winterborne20 36214 35180 39
Yetminster17 38175 42190 36
Colehill & Wimborne Minster East17 41191 40185 37
Beaminster20 37174 43163 45
Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants17 39198 38164 44
South East Purbeck7 51167 46169 41
Upwey & Broadwey16 44190 41168 42
Stalbridge & Marnhull16 43173 44153 48
Marshwood Vale16 4580 5292 51
Chesil Bank12 48135 49162 46
Cranborne Chase14 47128 50103 50
Winterborne & Broadmayne9 49150 48132 49
Chalk Valleys6 5296 5166 52

Dorchester Poundbury Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20253
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202513
May 202510
April 202511
March 202513
February 20257
January 202511
December 202414
November 202411
October 20248
September 20246
August 202412

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 202513
April 20255
March 20258
February 20257
January 20258
December 20245
November 202411
October 20249
September 20243
August 20244

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

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20244
August 20241

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20252
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20246
November 20241
October 20241
August 20245

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

MonthCount
June 20251
January 20251

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20255
December 20247
November 20248
October 202410

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

MonthCount
May 20251
August 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251
August 20241

High Crime Locations Dorchester Poundbury in July 2025

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

1. Cambridge Walk (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Fourgates Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Bellever Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Halstock Street (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Public order1
5. Crown Place (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Springham Walk (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Elvastone Street (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
9. Coade Lane (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
10. Pitcote Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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