Crime Rates at East Down Lane, Poundbury, Dorchester, DT1 3EB

East Down Lane area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Dorchester East , and the 372nd lowest 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 East Down Lane (DT1 3EB) in the last 12 months was 22.5 per 1,000 residents and was 67.1% lower 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 6.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has flat ( -1.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around East Down Lane (DT1 3EB), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Halstock Street, where police recorded 15 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Canford Street (7 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.