Dorset
Covering wards: Dorchester West, Dorchester East, Dorchester Poundbury, Charminster St Mary's
Thinking about moving to Dorchester DT1? Police recorded 105 crimes here in February 2026. Get the full picture before you commit.
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Dorchester DT1 recorded 105 crimes in February 2026. The most common crime type was Violence & sexual offences with 34 incidents. This is near the national average for areas of similar size. Get the full 24-month analysis in our detailed report.
In February 2026, the top crime types in Dorchester DT1 were: Violence & sexual offences (34), Anti-social behaviour (28), and Shoplifting (9). These accounted for 68% of all recorded crime in the area.
Dorchester DT1 is near the national average for total recorded crime. This suggests the area has broadly typical crime levels for the UK.
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