Total Crime Rate
32.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Longs Lane area has the 31st lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Bridport , and the 597th lowest 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 Longs Lane (DT6 3DA) in the last 12 months was 32.8 per 1,000 residents and was 50.4% 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -70.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -76.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Longs Lane (DT6 3DA), the main crime hotspot is near Petrol Station. Police recorded 39 crimes here, including 17 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 | Shoplifting | A3066 | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Hardy Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | A3066 | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | A3066 | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Petrol Station | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Petrol Station | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | A3066 | Under investigation |
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