Crime in Bridport, Dorset: statistics, rates and trends
975 crimes were recorded in Bridport, Dorset in the 12 months to August 2026, 70.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bridport, Dorset at a glance
- Crime trends in Bridport, Dorset
- Types of crime in Bridport, Dorset
- Bridport, Dorset compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bridport, Dorset
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bridport, Dorset
- Demographics of Bridport, Dorset
- Questions about crime in Bridport, Dorset
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (352), anti-social behaviour (271) and criminal damage and arson (72) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,218th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Bridport, Dorset | Dorset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 975 | 21,072 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 70.3 | 54.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 13,874 | 389,947 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bridport, Dorset peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,225 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (955). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 20%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 975 | 70.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 955 | 68.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,023 | 73.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 956 | 68.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 990 | 71.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,055 | 76.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,214 | 87.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,124 | 81.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,225 | 88.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 120 |
| July 2026 | 112 |
| June 2026 | 71 |
| May 2026 | 112 |
| April 2026 | 83 |
| March 2026 | 81 |
| February 2026 | 68 |
| January 2026 | 61 |
| December 2025 | 65 |
| November 2025 | 61 |
| October 2025 | 68 |
| September 2025 | 73 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bridport, Dorset recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (27% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (67% below) and shoplifting (48% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 43 to 61 and burglary rose from 31 to 38, while vehicle crime fell from 34 to 23 and other theft fell from 73 to 60.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 352 | 25.4 | 34.2 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 271 | 19.5 | 15.4 | +20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 72 | 5.2 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 61 | 4.4 | 8.5 | +42% |
| Other theft | 60 | 4.3 | 6.4 | -18% |
| Public order | 55 | 4.0 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Burglary | 38 | 2.7 | 3.6 | +23% |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 1.7 | 5.0 | -32% |
| Drugs | 16 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Bridport, Dorset has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bridport, Dorset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eggardon | 186 | 30.5 | -57% |
| Beaminster | 129 | 29.0 | -59% |
| Marshwood Vale | 74 | 20.8 | -70% |
| Chesil Bank | 130 | 33.6 | -52% |
| Lyme & Charmouth | 209 | 39.7 | -43% |
| Charminster St Mary's | 166 | 21.1 | -70% |
| Dorchester Poundbury | 430 | 70.0 | 0% |
| Yetminster | 144 | 24.4 | -65% |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Bridport, Dorset over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (114).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 114 |
| On or near Downes Street | 98 |
| On or near Supermarket | 49 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 40 |
| On or near Normandy Way | 29 |
| On or near Gundry Lane | 28 |
| On or near West End Row | 27 |
| On or near Alexandra Road | 23 |
| On or near Journeys End | 20 |
| On or near Lansdowne Road | 20 |
Of the 704 crimes in Bridport, Dorset with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 271 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 251 | 35.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 227 | 32.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 68 | 9.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 43 | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 22 | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 21 | 3.0% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 2.6% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 15 | 2.1% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Bridport, Dorset has an estimated population of 13,874 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (38%, against 19%), more retired residents (39%, against 22%) and fewer students (3.2%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bridport, Dorset average decile 5.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Bridport, Dorset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 37.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 46.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 38.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bridport, Dorset a safe place to live?
Bridport, Dorset recorded 70.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,218th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Bridport, Dorset?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 352 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (271).
Is crime in Bridport, Dorset going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bridport, Dorset was up 2% on the year before: 975 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 955 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bridport, Dorset?
About 13,874 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 38% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bridport, Dorset?
Bridport, 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.