Dorset Police

Crime statistics for all 21 neighbourhoods covered by Dorset Police. Official UK Police data, updated March 2026.

South West 51,366 crimes in 12 months 21 neighbourhoods
21 Neighbourhoods
51,366 Crimes (last 12 months)
16.7% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
March 2026 Data Last Updated

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 51,366 total crimes across all 21 neighbourhoods in Dorset Police

Violent Crime
17,133 33.4%
Anti-Social Behaviour
13,072 25.4%
Shoplifting
4,249 8.3%
Criminal Damage & Arson
3,735 7.3%
Other Theft
3,219 6.3%
Vehicle Crime
2,581 5%
Public Order
2,526 4.9%
Burglary
1,866 3.6%
Drugs
1,036 2%
Bicycle Theft
542 1.1%
Other Crime
484 0.9%
Robbery
372 0.7%
Possession of Weapons
303 0.6%
Theft from Person
248 0.5%