Bridport Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Bridport's crime profile in October 2025 revealed a combination of seasonal and local factors. The area's overall crime rate of 6.1 per 1,000 residents placed it 20.8% below the UK average, a position that reflects both effective policing and the area's character as a coastal town with a relatively stable population. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 48.3% of all incidents, a share that exceeded the UK average by 9%. This category's sharp increase of 38.1% compared to September may be partly explained by the transition into darker evenings and the proximity of Halloween, which often sees spikes in alcohol-related incidents. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category at 21.7%, showed a marginal 3% increase above the UK average, suggesting persistent challenges in community engagement. Shoplifting and other theft categories fared better than national averages, with shoplifting rates 5% below the UK figure. This may be attributed to Bridport's compact retail environment, which allows for more visible policing. The seasonal context of October, with clocks going back and shorter days, likely influenced crime patterns, though the overall rate's stability suggests that local initiatives have had some mitigating effect. As a built-up area within Dorset, Bridport's crime profile balances urban and rural characteristics, with property crimes remaining lower than expected for its size.

October 2025 saw a 33.3% reduction in shoplifting incidents, bringing the total to 6 from 9 in September. This decline, coupled with a 50% drop in public order offences, suggests a shift in community behaviour during the autumn season. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences rose by 38.1% (21 to 29), a significant increase that may partly explain the overall crime rate's relative stability despite the decreases in other categories. The rise in violent crimes contrasts with a 64% decrease in criminal damage and arson, which fell from 6 to 2. Bridport's shoplifting rate of 0.6 per 1,000 residents was 5% below the UK average, a notable achievement for a built-up area. The 200% increase in burglary cases, however, raises questions about local security measures and property vulnerabilities, particularly as darker evenings and Halloween approached.

Bridport's crime rate in October 2025 stood at 6.1 per 1,000 residents, a 3.2% decrease from the previous month's 6.3 rate. This decline aligns with the local pattern of reduced crime during autumn. below the UK average. On a daily basis, Bridport saw approximately 2 crimes reported each day in October, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 165 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate suggests a relatively low level of personal risk compared to national averages, though this is a localised metric and not directly comparable to UK-wide figures. The population context further highlights that Bridport's smaller size and lower density may contribute to its distinct crime profile, with fewer incidents per capita than larger urban areas. The shift in crime mix between September and October also reveals a notable trend: property crimes decreased while violent offences increased, a dynamic that may reflect seasonal changes in community activity and policing priorities.