Total Crime Rate
9.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025North Mills area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Bridport , and the 86th 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 North Mills (DT6 3AH) in the last 12 months was 9.1 per 1,000 residents and was 86.3% lower than the Bridport average (66.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
In the area around North Mills (DT6 3AH), the main crime hotspot is near Armstrong Road. Police recorded 27 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bridport| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Parking Area | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | North Grove Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Hemp Way | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Sparrow Mead | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Sparrow Mead | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Orchard Avenue | Under investigation |
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