Crime in Eggardon: statistics, rates and trends
186 crimes were recorded in Eggardon in the 12 months to August 2026, 30.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (73), anti-social behaviour (33) and other theft (23) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,756th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Eggardon | Dorset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 186 | 21,072 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 30.5 | 54.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 6,101 | 389,947 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Eggardon peaked in the year to August 2018 (223 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (156). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 17%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 186 | 30.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 199 | 32.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 201 | 32.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 173 | 28.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 189 | 31.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 205 | 33.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 194 | 31.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 156 | 25.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 223 | 36.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 28 |
| July 2026 | 16 |
| June 2026 | 12 |
| May 2026 | 15 |
| April 2026 | 18 |
| March 2026 | 13 |
| February 2026 | 13 |
| January 2026 | 15 |
| December 2025 | 13 |
| November 2025 | 15 |
| October 2025 | 12 |
| September 2025 | 16 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (65% below) and anti-social behaviour (65% below) were well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 73 | 12.0 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 | 5.4 | 15.4 | +3% |
| Other theft | 23 | 3.8 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 | 3.4 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Public order | 10 | 1.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Eggardon; the highest is Bridport, Dorset (70.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Marshwood Vale (20.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Eggardon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridport | 975 | 70.3 | +131% |
| Beaminster | 129 | 29.0 | -5% |
| Chesil Bank | 130 | 33.6 | +10% |
| Marshwood Vale | 74 | 20.8 | -32% |
| Charminster St Mary's | 166 | 21.1 | -31% |
| Yetminster | 144 | 24.4 | -20% |
| Dorchester Poundbury | 430 | 70.0 | +130% |
| Lyme & Charmouth | 209 | 39.7 | +30% |
The 10 locations below account for 44% of the crime recorded in Eggardon over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Dorchester Road” (18).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Dorchester Road | 18 |
| On or near Sparrow Mead | 11 |
| On or near Frome View | 10 |
| On or near Hemp Way | 10 |
| On or near Highacres | 8 |
| On or near Fields Mead | 6 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 5 |
| On or near Valley View | 5 |
| On or near Gundry Road | 4 |
| On or near Hospital | 4 |
Of the 153 crimes in Eggardon with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 33 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 63 | 41.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 45 | 29.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 18 | 11.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 3.9% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 3.9% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 2.6% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 2.0% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.7% | 3.1% |
Eggardon has an estimated population of 6,101 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.0%, against 23.3%), an older population (31%, against 19%) and fewer students (4.4%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Eggardon average decile 5.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Eggardon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Eggardon a safe place to live?
Eggardon recorded 30.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,756th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Eggardon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 73 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (33).
Is crime in Eggardon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Eggardon was down 7% on the year before: 186 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 199 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Eggardon?
About 6,101 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 31% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Eggardon?
Eggardon 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.