Crime in Weston (Dorset): statistics, rates and trends
353 crimes were recorded in Weston (Dorset) in the 12 months to July 2026, 64.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 25% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Weston (Dorset) at a glance
- Crime trends in Weston (Dorset)
- Types of crime in Weston (Dorset)
- Weston (Dorset) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Weston (Dorset)
- Streets with the most crime in Weston (Dorset)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Weston (Dorset)
- Population and deprivation in Weston (Dorset)
- Questions about crime in Weston (Dorset)
- About this data
353 crimes were recorded in Weston (Dorset) in the 12 months to July 2026, 64.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 25% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 154 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Weston (Dorset) has the 886th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Weston (Dorset) | Dorset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 353 | 20,740 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 64.3 | 53.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -25% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 5,491 | 389,947 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Weston (Dorset) was highest in the year to July 2025 (470 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (350). Over the whole period it fell 20%, 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 | 353 | 64.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 470 | 85.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 466 | 84.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 411 | 74.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 374 | 68.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 350 | 63.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 405 | 73.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 418 | 76.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 439 | 79.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 27 |
| June 2026 | 32 |
| May 2026 | 29 |
| April 2026 | 32 |
| March 2026 | 31 |
| February 2026 | 23 |
| January 2026 | 38 |
| December 2025 | 44 |
| November 2025 | 19 |
| October 2025 | 37 |
| September 2025 | 24 |
| August 2025 | 17 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Weston (Dorset) 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 public order (-70%) and criminal damage and arson (-47%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 154 | 28.0 | 0.82 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 93 | 16.9 | 1.10 | -37% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 5.6 | 0.83 | -47% |
| Other theft | 22 | 4.0 | 0.63 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 3.8 | 0.46 | -34% |
| Public order | 10 | 1.8 | 0.27 | -70% |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.3 | 0.60 | +250% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.9 | 0.28 | -38% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.7 | 0.75 | +0% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.5 | 0.15 | -62% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.4 | 0.07 | -60% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.13 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Weston (Dorset)
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Weston (Dorset) recorded 154 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 43.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Weston (Dorset)
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Weston (Dorset) recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 26.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Weston (Dorset)
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Weston (Dorset) recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Weston (Dorset)
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Weston (Dorset) recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Weston (Dorset)
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Weston (Dorset) recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Weston (Dorset)
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Weston (Dorset) recorded 10 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 70% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Weston (Dorset)
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Weston (Dorset) recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 250% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Weston (Dorset)
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Weston (Dorset) recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Weston (Dorset)
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Weston (Dorset) recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Weston (Dorset)
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Weston (Dorset) recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Weston (Dorset)
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Weston (Dorset) recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Weston (Dorset)
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Weston (Dorset) recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Weston (Dorset), for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Weston (Dorset).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Weston (Dorset) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weymouth | 5,342 | 99.0 | +54% |
| Dorchester (Dorset) | 1,637 | 72.4 | +13% |
| Wool | 284 | 47.7 | -26% |
| Wareham | 362 | 61.0 | -5% |
| Bridport | 820 | 82.3 | +28% |
| Swanage | 459 | 48.8 | -24% |
| Upton (Dorset) | 364 | 41.5 | -35% |
| Corfe Mullen | 372 | 34.8 | -46% |
1 areas within Weston (Dorset), ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Portland had the highest rate (64.3 per 1,000) and Portland the lowest (64.3). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | Neighbourhood | 13,747 | 884 | 64.3 |
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 Weston (Dorset) over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 27 |
| On or near Court Barton | 24 |
| On or near Park Road | 20 |
| On or near Easton Square | 19 |
| On or near Parking Area | 17 |
| On or near Blindmere Road | 16 |
| On or near Courtlands Road | 13 |
| On or near Moorfield Road | 12 |
| On or near Weston Street | 12 |
| On or near Yeolands Road | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Weston (Dorset) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 113 | 32.0% |
| Not recorded | 93 | 26.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 65 | 18.4% |
| Under investigation | 27 | 7.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 4.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 2.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 1.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.4% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Weston (Dorset) has an estimated population of 5,491. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Weston (Dorset) sits in decile 4.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Weston (Dorset) |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.8% |
| Social rented homes | 9.8% |
| Private rented homes | 19.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.1 |
Is Weston (Dorset) a safe place to live?
Weston (Dorset) recorded 64.3 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 Weston (Dorset)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 154 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (93).
Is crime in Weston (Dorset) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Weston (Dorset) was down 25% on the year before: 353 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 470 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Weston (Dorset)?
Weston (Dorset) 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 Weston (Dorset). Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.