Burglary Rates in West Purbeck

Dorset, South West, England

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

Burglaries (12 months)

1.95 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

572

55.7 per 1,000 residents

42% below the UK average21% below the South West regional average

How does West Purbeck rank?

Within Dorset

29 of 52 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

32th percentile

Around the UK mid-range

Monthly burglary trend

2025-04 to 2026-03

Apr 25

May 25

Jun 25

Jul 25

Aug 25

Sept 25

Oct 25

Nov 25

Dec 25

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Feb 26

Mar 26

Crime breakdown

2025-04 to 2026-03

Violence & Sexual

192

34%

Anti-social Behaviour

188

33%

Other Crime

132

23%

Vehicle Crime

Burglary

Shoplifting

Drug Offences

Theft from Person

Robbery

Property mix in West Purbeck

Source: Census 2021 · 4,214 households

Detached 36%Semi-detached 35%Terraced 21%Flats 8%

The most common property type in West Purbeck is Detached. 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.