Safest Areas in Dorchester (Dorset)
Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk
Dorchester (Dorset) recorded 37 burglaries in the last 12 months. Burglary here is 49% below the UK average. A good alarm system helps keep it that way.
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Get My Free QuotesBurglaries (12 months)
37
1.73 per 1,000 residents
UK average (per 1,000)
3.4
England & Wales
vs UK average
-49%
burglary rate difference
Safest neighbourhoods in Dorchester (Dorset)
Ranked by burglary rate, lowest first
1Dorchester Poundbury
Dorchester West
Dorchester East
Burglary hotspots in Dorchester (Dorset)
Ranked by burglary rate, highest first
1Dorchester East
Dorchester West
Dorchester Poundbury
About Dorchester (Dorset)
Population
21,358
Households
9,994
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What this means for Dorchester (Dorset) homeowners
Wherever you live in Dorchester (Dorset), the same fundamentals make a home a harder target. Based on the local crime picture, 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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Get My Free QuotesCrime data from data.police.uk. Population data from Census 2021. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.