Total Crime Rate
17.5 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
7.0 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026South Court Avenue area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Dorchester East , and the 301st lowest crime rate of 1,290 local areas in Dorset .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around South Court Avenue (DT1 2DA) in the last 12 months was 17.5 per 1,000 residents and was 72.3% lower than the Dorchester East average (63.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -93.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around South Court Avenue (DT1 2DA), the main crime hotspot is near Copper Street. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Copper Street | — |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Pope Street | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Pope Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Dray Horse Yard | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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