Crime in Dorchester Poundbury: statistics, rates and trends
430 crimes were recorded in Dorchester Poundbury in the 12 months to July 2026, 70.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Dorchester Poundbury at a glance
- Crime trends in Dorchester Poundbury
- Types of crime in Dorchester Poundbury
- Dorchester Poundbury compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Dorchester Poundbury
- What happened after crimes were reported in Dorchester Poundbury
- Population and deprivation in Dorchester Poundbury
- Questions about crime in Dorchester Poundbury
- About this data
430 crimes were recorded in Dorchester Poundbury in the 12 months to July 2026, 70.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 150 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Dorchester Poundbury has the 2,220th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Dorchester Poundbury | Dorset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 430 | 20,740 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 70.0 | 53.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +17% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 6,142 | 389,947 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Dorchester Poundbury was highest in the year to July 2026 (430 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (351). Over the whole period it rose 8%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 430 | 70.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 369 | 60.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 378 | 61.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 351 | 57.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 419 | 68.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 389 | 63.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 363 | 59.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 362 | 58.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 398 | 64.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 42 |
| June 2026 | 38 |
| May 2026 | 40 |
| April 2026 | 30 |
| March 2026 | 36 |
| February 2026 | 25 |
| January 2026 | 42 |
| December 2025 | 24 |
| November 2025 | 30 |
| October 2025 | 48 |
| September 2025 | 34 |
| August 2025 | 41 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Dorchester Poundbury 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. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+63%) and violence and sexual offences (+21%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-58%) and public order (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 150 | 24.4 | 0.71 | +21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 140 | 22.8 | 1.49 | +63% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 4.6 | 0.67 | +8% |
| Other theft | 27 | 4.4 | 0.69 | -18% |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 3.6 | 0.43 | +10% |
| Public order | 16 | 2.6 | 0.39 | -27% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 2.3 | 0.46 | -58% |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.6 | 0.46 | +43% |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.6 | 0.50 | +100% |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.8 | 0.39 | -29% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.5 | 0.59 | +50% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.24 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.19 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.17 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Dorchester Poundbury
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Dorchester Poundbury recorded 150 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 34.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Dorchester Poundbury
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Dorchester Poundbury recorded 140 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 63% on the year before. It made up 32.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Dorchester Poundbury
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Dorchester Poundbury recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Dorchester Poundbury
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Dorchester Poundbury recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Dorchester Poundbury
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Dorchester Poundbury recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Dorchester Poundbury
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Dorchester Poundbury recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Dorchester Poundbury
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Dorchester Poundbury recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 58% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Dorchester Poundbury
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Dorchester Poundbury recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Dorchester Poundbury
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Dorchester Poundbury recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Dorchester Poundbury
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Dorchester Poundbury recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Dorchester Poundbury
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Dorchester Poundbury recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Dorchester Poundbury
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Dorchester Poundbury recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Dorchester Poundbury
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Dorchester Poundbury recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Dorchester Poundbury
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Dorchester Poundbury recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Dorchester Poundbury, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Dorchester Poundbury.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Dorchester Poundbury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester West | 717 | 99.2 | +42% |
| Dorchester East | 490 | 53.0 | -24% |
| Winterborne & Broadmayne | 103 | 24.5 | -65% |
| Charminster St Mary's | 171 | 21.7 | -69% |
| Upwey & Broadwey | 210 | 55.6 | -21% |
| Littlemoor & Preston | 630 | 56.3 | -20% |
| Crossways | 154 | 37.3 | -47% |
| Radipole | 708 | 84.2 | +20% |
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 Dorchester Poundbury over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cambridge Walk | 33 |
| On or near Springham Walk | 25 |
| On or near Merrivale | 16 |
| On or near Vickery Court | 15 |
| On or near Supermarket | 13 |
| On or near Windsor Road | 11 |
| On or near Peverell Avenue East | 10 |
| On or near Evershot Walk | 9 |
| On or near Coningsby Place | 8 |
| On or near Monnington Lane | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Dorchester Poundbury 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Not recorded | 140 | 32.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 118 | 27.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 79 | 18.4% |
| Under investigation | 32 | 7.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 2.8% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 2.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 2.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 1.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 1.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Dorchester Poundbury has an estimated population of 6,142. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Dorchester Poundbury sits in decile 6.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Dorchester Poundbury |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 54.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.7% |
| Social rented homes | 23.3% |
| Private rented homes | 16.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 |
Is Dorchester Poundbury a safe place to live?
Dorchester Poundbury recorded 70.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Dorchester Poundbury?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 150 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (140).
Is crime in Dorchester Poundbury going up or down?
Recorded crime in Dorchester Poundbury was up 17% on the year before: 430 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 369 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Dorchester Poundbury?
Dorchester Poundbury is policed by Dorset. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Dorchester Poundbury. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.