Crime in Chesil Bank: statistics, rates and trends
130 crimes were recorded in Chesil Bank in the 12 months to August 2026, 33.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Chesil Bank at a glance
- Crime trends in Chesil Bank
- Types of crime in Chesil Bank
- Chesil Bank compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Chesil Bank
- What happened after crimes were reported in Chesil Bank
- Demographics of Chesil Bank
- Questions about crime in Chesil Bank
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (49), anti-social behaviour (25) and other theft (21) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,676th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Chesil Bank | Dorset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 130 | 21,072 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 33.6 | 54.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 3,870 | 389,947 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Chesil Bank peaked in the year to August 2018 (216 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (121). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 40%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 130 | 33.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 121 | 31.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 144 | 37.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 140 | 36.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 152 | 39.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 189 | 48.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 194 | 50.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 189 | 48.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 216 | 55.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 17 |
| July 2026 | 18 |
| June 2026 | 6 |
| May 2026 | 12 |
| April 2026 | 18 |
| March 2026 | 2 |
| February 2026 | 11 |
| January 2026 | 8 |
| December 2025 | 4 |
| November 2025 | 12 |
| October 2025 | 6 |
| September 2025 | 16 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (63% below) and anti-social behaviour (58% below) were well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 49 | 12.7 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 6.5 | 15.4 | -7% |
| Other theft | 21 | 5.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 8 | 2.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 8 | 2.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Chesil Bank; the highest is Dorchester West (101.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Charminster St Mary's (21.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chesil Bank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eggardon | 186 | 30.5 | -9% |
| Bridport | 975 | 70.3 | +109% |
| Upwey & Broadwey | 228 | 60.4 | +80% |
| Dorchester Poundbury | 430 | 70.0 | +108% |
| Chickerell | 571 | 63.1 | +88% |
| Charminster St Mary's | 166 | 21.1 | -37% |
| Winterborne & Broadmayne | 97 | 23.1 | -31% |
| Dorchester West | 735 | 101.7 | +203% |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Chesil Bank over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Burton Road” (18).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Burton Road | 18 |
| On or near Parking Area | 8 |
| On or near Bramdon Close | 6 |
| On or near Malthouse Meadow | 6 |
| On or near Mill Street | 6 |
| On or near Fleet Lane | 5 |
| On or near Beach Road | 4 |
| On or near Bredy Lane | 4 |
| On or near Coast Road | 4 |
| On or near Cowards Lane | 4 |
Of the 105 crimes in Chesil Bank with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 25 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 35 | 33.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 35 | 33.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 18 | 17.1% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 6.7% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 3.8% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 1.0% | 5.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 1 | 1.0% | 4.7% |
Chesil Bank has an estimated population of 3,870 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (41%, against 19%), more retired residents (40%, against 22%) and fewer households without a car (8.3%, against 23.3%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Chesil Bank average decile 5.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Chesil Bank | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 10.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 41.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 47.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 40.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 39.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Chesil Bank a safe place to live?
Chesil Bank recorded 33.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,676th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Chesil Bank?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 49 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (25).
Is crime in Chesil Bank going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chesil Bank was up 7% on the year before: 130 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 121 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Chesil Bank?
About 3,870 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 41% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Chesil Bank?
Chesil Bank 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.