Crime in Dunkeswell & Otterhead: statistics, rates and trends

93 crimes were recorded in Dunkeswell & Otterhead in the 12 months to July 2026, 19.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 30% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 47 reports (51% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Dunkeswell & Otterhead has the 3,905th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Dunkeswell & Otterhead was highest in the year to July 2020 (132 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (93). Over the whole period it fell 18%, 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 Dunkeswell & Otterhead 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 violence and sexual offences (-27%).

Violence and sexual offences in Dunkeswell & Otterhead

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Dunkeswell & Otterhead recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 50.5% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Dunkeswell & Otterhead

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Dunkeswell & Otterhead recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Dunkeswell & Otterhead

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Dunkeswell & Otterhead recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Dunkeswell & Otterhead

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Dunkeswell & Otterhead recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Dunkeswell & Otterhead

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Dunkeswell & Otterhead recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Dunkeswell & Otterhead

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Dunkeswell & Otterhead recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Dunkeswell & Otterhead

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Dunkeswell & Otterhead recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Dunkeswell & Otterhead

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Dunkeswell & Otterhead recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Dunkeswell & Otterhead

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Dunkeswell & Otterhead recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 85% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Dunkeswell & Otterhead

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Dunkeswell & Otterhead recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Dunkeswell & Otterhead over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Dunkeswell & Otterhead 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.

Dunkeswell & Otterhead has an estimated population of 4,751. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Dunkeswell & Otterhead sits in decile 5.0, 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 Dunkeswell & Otterhead. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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