Crime Rates at Canterbury Close, Weymouth, DT4 0SZ

Canterbury Close area has the 12th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Chickerell , and the 111th highest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Canterbury Close (DT4 0SZ) in the last 12 months was 134.3 per 1,000 residents and was 109.7% higher than the Chickerell average (64.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 15 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 600.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 18 (≈ 67.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 28.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -28.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Canterbury Close (DT4 0SZ), the main crime hotspot is near Granby Close. Police recorded 51 crimes here, including 22 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.