Crime Rates at Camden Way, Dorchester, DT1 2RA

Camden Way area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Dorchester East , and the 69th 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 Camden Way (DT1 2RA) in the last 12 months was 7.3 per 1,000 residents and was 88.5% 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 Violence and sexual offences with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -85.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Camden Way (DT1 2RA), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Supermarket, where police recorded 21 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Remus Close (8 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.