Crime in Beaminster, Dorset: statistics, rates and trends
129 crimes were recorded in Beaminster, Dorset in the 12 months to August 2026, 29.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 25% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Beaminster, Dorset at a glance
- Crime trends in Beaminster, Dorset
- Types of crime in Beaminster, Dorset
- Beaminster, Dorset compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Beaminster, Dorset
- What happened after crimes were reported in Beaminster, Dorset
- Demographics of Beaminster, Dorset
- Questions about crime in Beaminster, Dorset
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (52), anti-social behaviour (31) and public order (11) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,793rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Beaminster, Dorset | Dorset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 129 | 21,072 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 29.0 | 54.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -25% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 4,444 | 389,947 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Beaminster, Dorset of any year here (129 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 38%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 129 | 29.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 173 | 38.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 167 | 37.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 152 | 34.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 165 | 37.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 155 | 34.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 185 | 41.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 218 | 49.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 208 | 46.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 10 |
| July 2026 | 9 |
| June 2026 | 17 |
| May 2026 | 8 |
| April 2026 | 10 |
| March 2026 | 9 |
| February 2026 | 4 |
| January 2026 | 20 |
| December 2025 | 5 |
| November 2025 | 10 |
| October 2025 | 17 |
| September 2025 | 10 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (66% below) and anti-social behaviour (55% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 80 to 52 and anti-social behaviour fell from 42 to 31.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 52 | 11.7 | 34.2 | -35% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 | 7.0 | 15.4 | -26% |
| Public order | 11 | 2.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 1.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 8 | 1.8 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Beaminster, Dorset; the highest is Bridport, Dorset (70.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Marshwood Vale (20.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Beaminster, Dorset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshwood Vale | 74 | 20.8 | -28% |
| Eggardon | 186 | 30.5 | +5% |
| Bridport | 975 | 70.3 | +142% |
| Yetminster | 144 | 24.4 | -16% |
| Lyme & Charmouth | 209 | 39.7 | +37% |
| Chesil Bank | 130 | 33.6 | +16% |
| Sherborne Rural | 154 | 37.6 | +30% |
| Charminster St Mary's | 166 | 21.1 | -27% |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Beaminster, Dorset over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Clay Lane” (12).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Clay Lane | 12 |
| On or near Flaxfield Road | 8 |
| On or near Pilsdon Close | 7 |
| On or near School Hill | 7 |
| On or near Hogshill Street | 6 |
| On or near Supermarket | 6 |
| On or near Parking Area | 5 |
| On or near Fairfield | 4 |
| On or near Gerrards Green | 4 |
| On or near Middle Green | 4 |
The latest recorded outcomes for the 98 crimes in Beaminster, Dorset with one. The 31 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 41 | 41.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 30 | 30.6% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 10.2% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 7.1% | 3.1% |
| Under investigation | 7 | 7.1% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
Beaminster, Dorset has an estimated population of 4,444 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more retired residents (39%, against 22%), an older population (34%, against 19%) and fewer students (3.1%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Beaminster, Dorset average decile 4.6 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Beaminster, Dorset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 47.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 39.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Beaminster, Dorset a safe place to live?
Beaminster, Dorset recorded 29.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,793rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Beaminster, Dorset?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 52 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (31).
Is crime in Beaminster, Dorset going up or down?
Recorded crime in Beaminster, Dorset was down 25% on the year before: 129 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 173 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Beaminster, Dorset?
About 4,444 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 34% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Beaminster, Dorset?
Beaminster, Dorset is policed by Dorset.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.