Total Crime Rate
62.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025St Andrews Road area has the 22nd highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Bridport , and the 342nd 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 St Andrews Road (DT6 3BW) in the last 12 months was 62.1 per 1,000 residents and was 6.1% lower than the Bridport average (66.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 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 Other theft ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 24.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 127.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around St Andrews Road (DT6 3BW), the highest concentration of overall crime is near A3066, where police recorded 12 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Shoe Lane (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Bridport| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | A3066 | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Supermarket | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Happy Island Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | A3066 | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | A3066 | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | A3066 | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St Katherine'S Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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