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Burglary Rates in Puddletown & Lower Winterborne

Dorset, South West, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Puddletown & Lower Winterborne recorded 6 burglaries in the last 12 months. Burglary here is 73% below the UK average. A good alarm system helps keep it that way.

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Burglaries (12 months)

6

0.92 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

180

27.6 per 1,000 residents

73% below the UK average66% below the South West regional average

How does Puddletown & Lower Winterborne rank?

Within Dorset

47 of 52 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

9th percentile

Higher crime than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

1
1
3
1
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
79
44%
Other Crime
51
28%
Anti-social Behaviour
36
20%
Burglary
6
3%
Vehicle Crime
5
3%
Shoplifting
1
1%
Robbery
1
1%
Drug Offences
1
1%
Theft from Person
0
0%

Property mix in Puddletown & Lower Winterborne

Source: Census 2021 · 2,794 households

Detached 44%Semi-detached 34%Terraced 16%Flats 4%

The most common property type in Puddletown & Lower Winterborne is Detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Puddletown & Lower Winterborne homeowners

Most homes in Puddletown & Lower Winterborne are detached, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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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 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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