Total Crime Rate
41.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bridport Road area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Dorchester Poundbury , and the 542nd highest crime rate of 1,293 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 Bridport Road (DT1 2NQ) in the last 12 months was 41.2 per 1,000 residents and was 45.4% lower than the Dorchester Poundbury average (75.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 24.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 12.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -27.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bridport Road (DT1 2NQ), the main crime hotspot is near Hospital. Police recorded 36 crimes here, including 20 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Dorchester Poundbury| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chestnut Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chestnut Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cambridge Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cambridge Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hospital | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hospital | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Poundbury Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Windsor Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Gloucester Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cedar Road | Under investigation |
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