Burglary Rates in Dorchester East

Dorset, South West, England

Data: 2025-04 to 2026-03 · Source: data.police.uk

Burglaries (12 months)

1.93 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

589

56.8 per 1,000 residents

43% below the UK average22% below the South West regional average

How does Dorchester East rank?

Within Dorset

30 of 52 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

31th percentile

Around the UK mid-range

Monthly burglary trend

2025-04 to 2026-03

Apr 25

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Crime breakdown

2025-04 to 2026-03

Violence & Sexual

189

32%

Anti-social Behaviour

145

25%

Other Crime

120

20%

Shoplifting

12%

Vehicle Crime

Burglary

Drug Offences

Robbery

Theft from Person

Property mix in Dorchester East

Source: Census 2021 · 4,795 households

Detached 22%Semi-detached 23%Terraced 30%Flats 24%

The most common property type in Dorchester East is Terraced. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-04 to 2026-03.