Total Crime Rate
44.5 per 1,000
All offences Β· Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Coningsby Place area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Dorchester Poundbury , and the 501st highest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Coningsby Place (DT1 3EY) in the last 12 months was 44.5 per 1,000 residents and was 41.0% lower than the Dorchester Poundbury average (75.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this areaβs most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (β 23.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -10.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Coningsby Place (DT1 3EY), the main crime hotspot is near Springham Walk. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 7 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 | Criminal damage and arson | Halstock Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Merrivale | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Peverell Avenue East | β |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Nantillo Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Pitcote Lane | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | St John Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | St John Way | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Merrivale | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Merrivale | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Vickery Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Hamslade Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Springham Walk | β |
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