Total Crime Rate
79.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Court Orchard Road area has the 13th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Bridport , and the 228th 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 Court Orchard Road (DT6 5EY) in the last 12 months was 79.4 per 1,000 residents and was 20.1% higher 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 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 43.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -25.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Court Orchard Road (DT6 5EY), 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 | Criminal damage and arson | Allington Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Cherry Tree | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Orchard Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Fulbrooks Close | Awaiting court outcome |
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