Total Crime Rate
70.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Long Bridge Way area has the 19th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Dorchester East , and the 280th highest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Long Bridge Way (DT1 1WS) in the last 12 months was 70.2 per 1,000 residents and was 2.6% higher than the Dorchester East average (68.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 16 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 41.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 41.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 51.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Long Bridge Way (DT1 1WS), the main crime hotspot is near Stinsford View. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Dorchester East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Friars Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Syward Close | Under investigation |
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