Crime Rates at Beaminster, DT8 3LZ

This area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Beaminster , and the 467th 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 This (DT8 3LZ) in the last 12 months was 26.9 per 1,000 residents and was 31.5% lower than the Beaminster average (39.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 10.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -81.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around postcode DT8 3LZ, the main crime hotspot is near Waterpot Hill, with 2 recorded incidents. This location is within roughly 0.3 miles of the postcode area.