Crime in Winterborne & Broadmayne: statistics, rates and trends
97 crimes were recorded in Winterborne & Broadmayne in the 12 months to August 2026, 23.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 28% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Winterborne & Broadmayne at a glance
- Crime trends in Winterborne & Broadmayne
- Types of crime in Winterborne & Broadmayne
- Winterborne & Broadmayne compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Winterborne & Broadmayne
- What happened after crimes were reported in Winterborne & Broadmayne
- Demographics of Winterborne & Broadmayne
- Questions about crime in Winterborne & Broadmayne
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (41), anti-social behaviour (24) and other theft (8) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,890th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Winterborne & Broadmayne | Dorset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 97 | 21,072 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 23.1 | 54.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -28% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 4,206 | 389,947 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Winterborne & Broadmayne of any year here (97 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 24%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 97 | 23.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 135 | 32.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 128 | 30.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 122 | 29.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 110 | 26.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 157 | 37.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 144 | 34.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 140 | 33.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 128 | 30.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 9 |
| July 2026 | 13 |
| June 2026 | 6 |
| May 2026 | 12 |
| April 2026 | 9 |
| March 2026 | 7 |
| February 2026 | 5 |
| January 2026 | 6 |
| December 2025 | 9 |
| November 2025 | 8 |
| October 2025 | 7 |
| September 2025 | 6 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (72% below) and anti-social behaviour (63% below) were well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 | 9.7 | 34.2 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 5.7 | 15.4 | -11% |
| Other theft | 8 | 1.9 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 0.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Public order | 3 | 0.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Winterborne & Broadmayne; 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 Winterborne & Broadmayne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester West | 735 | 101.7 | +341% |
| Dorchester East | 466 | 50.4 | +119% |
| Dorchester Poundbury | 430 | 70.0 | +204% |
| Littlemoor & Preston | 636 | 56.9 | +147% |
| Upwey & Broadwey | 228 | 60.4 | +162% |
| Radipole | 711 | 84.5 | +266% |
| Charminster St Mary's | 166 | 21.1 | -9% |
| Crossways | 158 | 38.2 | +66% |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Winterborne & Broadmayne over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (6).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 6 |
| On or near Stafford Close | 5 |
| On or near The Paddock | 5 |
| On or near Manor Grove | 4 |
| On or near Parking Area | 4 |
| On or near Valley Cottages | 4 |
| On or near Bakers Paddock | 3 |
| On or near Butt Farm Close | 3 |
| On or near Highgate Lane | 3 |
| On or near Martel Close | 3 |
The latest recorded outcomes for the 73 crimes in Winterborne & Broadmayne with one. The 24 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 25 | 34.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 19 | 26.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 11 | 15.1% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 4.1% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 4.1% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 4.1% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 2 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
Winterborne & Broadmayne has an estimated population of 4,206 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (32%, against 19%), fewer households without a car (8.0%, against 23.3%) and more retired residents (36%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Winterborne & Broadmayne average decile 6.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Winterborne & Broadmayne | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 35.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Winterborne & Broadmayne a safe place to live?
Winterborne & Broadmayne recorded 23.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,890th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Winterborne & Broadmayne?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 41 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (24).
Is crime in Winterborne & Broadmayne going up or down?
Recorded crime in Winterborne & Broadmayne was down 28% on the year before: 97 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 135 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Winterborne & Broadmayne?
About 4,206 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 32% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Winterborne & Broadmayne?
Winterborne & Broadmayne 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.