Bridport Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Bridport's November 2025 crime profile reveals a combination of stability and emerging risks. The area's overall crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000, 27.4% below the UK average, positions it as one of the safer built-up areas in Dorset. This figure is driven by a pronounced dominance of violent crimes (40.4% of total), which, while significantly lower than the UK average for this category (2.6 per 1,000), remains the most prevalent type of offence. Anti-social behaviour (25.0% of total) and property crimes (21.7% of total) form the next most significant categories, though both exhibit distinct contrasts with national trends. Anti-social behaviour, for instance, was 23% above the UK average, a discrepancy that may reflect the town's compact built-up area and the density of social interactions in its public spaces. Seasonal factors, including the timing of Bonfire Night and the onset of Black Friday shopping, likely contributed to the surge in criminal damage and arson, which saw a 200% increase month-on-month. These events, combined with the extended darkness of November evenings, may have created conditions conducive to such offences. Meanwhile, the decline in shoplifting (33.3%) and public order incidents (33.3%) suggests that retail and public space management strategies may have had some success in mitigating these risks during the month. The overall picture, however, remains one of cautious optimism, as the sharp rise in specific crime types indicates that targeted interventions may be necessary to address emerging vulnerabilities in the community.

November 2025 saw a stark 200% increase in criminal damage and arson, with incidents rising from 2 to 6. This spike, coupled with a 100% rise in drug-related crimes, signals a worrying shift in local crime patterns. While shoplifting and public order offences declined by 33.3%, these decreases were offset by the surge in property damage and drug-related incidents. Violent crimes, at 21 (40.4% of total), remained the most prevalent category, though they were 18% below the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour, however, exceeded the UK average by 23%, highlighting a persistent challenge in community engagement and conflict resolution. Residents should be particularly vigilant in areas where bonfire events and late-night shopping activity may intersect, as these factors could contribute to the rise in arson and drug-related incidents.

Bridport's crime rate in November 2025 (5.3 per 1,000) reflects a 13.2% decrease from October's 6.1 per 1,000, marking a continued downward trend. This reduction positions the area as safer than the UK average. On a daily basis, 2 crimes were reported per day in November, a figure that, while low, underscores the need for vigilance during specific periods. Monthly exposure data indicates that over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 191 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of incidents within the population. This monthly aggregate highlights that while the overall rate is low, certain crime types—such as criminal damage and arson—experienced significant spikes, suggesting that specific vulnerabilities may persist despite the broader trend of decline. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that residents face a manageable risk, but targeted awareness around rising categories remains critical.