Total Crime Rate
83.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025New Street area has the 7th highest crime rate of 112 local areas in Beacon , and the 211th highest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around New Street (DT10 1PY) in the last 12 months was 83.3 per 1,000 residents and was 86.8% higher than the Beacon average (44.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 16 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 53.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 23.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around New Street (DT10 1PY), the main crime hotspot is near Schoolhouse Lane. Police recorded 3 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Beacon| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chippel Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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