WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Devon & Cornwall Police Police

yarty Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for yarty, localized within east devon.

Total Crimes

6
trending_up +20.0% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

19.38per 1k
trending_up +2.1% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Total Population

2,528

12-Month Crime Trend

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences3
Public Order1
Theft from Person1
Other Theft1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Chard Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Green Lane Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Lewsley Lane Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Parking Area Map
Other theft: 1
1
On or near Dennington Lane Map
Theft from the person: 1
1
On or near Watery Lane Map
Public order: 1
1

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within east devon district.

Local Rank

#4safest in east devon

National Safety

Top 2%Safest

City Average

46.41per 1k

Local Policing

Bridport

Dorset Police

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Local Priorities

Anti-social use of vehicles

Location:
West Bay

Issue:
Vehicles are being used and driven in an anti-social manner around West Bay causing annoyance and distress to local residents.

Planned action to tackle this issue:
- Targeted patrols at key times (local officers and specialist teams)
- Robust enforcement action where evidence allows, including warning notices and vehicle seizures
- Partnership working with Dorset Council and other key agencies to look at long term solutions

Issued: 1 Apr 2026

Status Update

May update:
- After speaking with parish clerk at the council, we will be organising some dedicated community engagement with those affected and the wider community
- We have recently reviewed a number of incidents of dangerous driving and have issued a number of Section 59 notices (these are warning notices regarding anti-social use of vehicles and applies to both the driver and the specific vehicle, allowing for seizure if further anti-social driving/behaviour occurs within 12 months).
- We are developing further tactical options to tackle this issue and liaising with the County Council in relation to some design ideas the reduce this issue.

Actioned: 30 Jun 2026

Shoplifting & associated Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB)

Location:
Bridport Town Centre.

Issue:
Offenders are targeting local businesses causing harm to staff, customers and the wider community.

Planned action to tackle this issue:
- Targeted high-visibility patrols at key times and locations
- Monthly deployment of the Mobile Police Station (MPS) in the town centre
- Plain clothed operations
- Multi-agency working with the BID and local business owners

Issued: 1 Apr 2026

Status Update

May update:
- Officers are regularly deploying on targeted foot patrol in the town centre and have conducted 31 separate patrols during April
- The Mobile Police Station was deployed at Bucky Doo Square on the 14th of April for two hours so people could speak directly with local officers

April update:
This issue remains a local priority for the team due to the harm it causes to the local community and we will continue to focus our efforts in the area
During March, the team conducted 23 separate targeted patrols in the town centre at key times and the Mobile Police Station was deployed at Bucky Doo Square on the 10th of March for two hours so people could speak directly with local officers

March update:
- The team have conducted over 350 minutes of targeted patrols in the town centre at key times during February
- The Mobile Police Station was deployed at Bucky Doo Square on the 10th of February for two hours so people could speak directly with local officers

February update:
- The Mobile Police Station was deployed at Bucky Doo Square on the 13th of January for two hours so people could speak directly with local officers
- The team have conducted over 500 minutes of targeted patrols in the town centre at key times during January
- We have taken action against suspects where possible

Actioned: 30 Jun 2026

Engagement Events

MAY14

Mobile Police Station @ Lyme Regis (Marine Parade)

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11:00 AM — 1:00 PM

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Marine Parade Lyme Regis

JUN9

Mobile Police Station @ Bridport (Bucky Doo Square)

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11:00 AM — 1:00 PM

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Bucky Doo Square Bridport

JUN11

Mobile Police Station @ Lyme Regis (Marine Parade)

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11:00 AM — 1:00 PM

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Marine Parade Lyme Regis

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