Crime in Chesil Bank: statistics, rates and trends

126 crimes were recorded in Chesil Bank in the 12 months to July 2026, 32.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 47 reports (37% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Chesil Bank has the 3,698th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Chesil Bank was highest in the year to July 2018 (217 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (126). Over the whole period it fell 42%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Chesil Bank over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-19%).

Violence and sexual offences in Chesil Bank

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Chesil Bank recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 37.3% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Chesil Bank

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Chesil Bank recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 17.5% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Chesil Bank

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Chesil Bank recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 83% on the year before. It made up 17.5% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Chesil Bank

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Chesil Bank recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Chesil Bank

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Chesil Bank recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Chesil Bank

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Chesil Bank recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Chesil Bank

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Chesil Bank recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Chesil Bank

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Chesil Bank recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Chesil Bank

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Chesil Bank recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Chesil Bank

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Chesil Bank recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Chesil Bank

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Chesil Bank recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Chesil Bank

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Chesil Bank recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Chesil Bank, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Chesil Bank.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Chesil Bank over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Chesil Bank over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Chesil Bank has an estimated population of 3,870. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Chesil Bank sits in decile 5.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Chesil Bank. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.