Dorset Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Dorset’s crime rate in June 2025 stood at 4.6 crimes per 1,000 residents, placing the area 43.2% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This marked disparity reflects a broader pattern of lower crime rates in rural and coastal regions compared to urban centres. Violence and sexual offences accounted for the largest share of reported crimes (36.6%), followed by anti-social behaviour (25.8%), with both categories significantly below their respective UK averages. The seasonal context of June—as the start of the summer months—may have influenced crime patterns, with lower levels of property crime and higher activity in categories linked to community interactions. The overall rate of violent crime in Dorset (1.7 per 1,000) is 41% below the UK average, a trend that could be attributed to the area’s relatively low population density and strong community policing efforts. Anti-social behaviour, while still a notable concern, remains 15% below the national average, suggesting that local initiatives addressing nuisance crime are effective. The lower-than-average rates for shoplifting (52% below) and vehicle crime (73% below) may be partly explained by Dorset’s rural character, where opportunities for such offences are more limited. However, the slight increase in drug-related offences (20.8% month-on-month) raises questions about potential shifts in local dynamics, though the overall trend remains one of sustained decline.

June 2025 saw a sharp decline in bicycle theft, with reported cases falling by 64.7% compared to May, a drop that may reflect increased usage of secure storage facilities during the summer months. Conversely, drug-related offences rose by 20.8%, marking the first increase in this category since early 2025. The proportion of violent crimes in Dorset (36.6% of all incidents) remained lower than the UK average of 41%, a trend consistent with the area’s relatively low levels of violent crime. Anti-social behaviour, which accounts for 25.8% of reported crimes, is 15% below the national rate, suggesting that local initiatives targeting community cohesion may be having an effect. Residents may find the 60 crimes per day figure useful for understanding the scale of activity, though this remains far below the UK average of 8.1 crimes per 1,000 residents.

Dorset's crime rate in June 2025 dropped by 9.6% compared to May 2025, reflecting a continued downward trend. The local monthly rate of 4.6 crimes per 1,000 residents translates to roughly 60 crimes reported each day, a figure that contextualises the scale of activity within the area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 217 residents, a monthly exposure statistic that highlights the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to the national average. This rate is further contextualised by Dorset’s population of nearly 390,000, which means the impact of crime is distributed across a large and diverse demographic. While the daily crime count provides a snapshot of activity, the monthly aggregate offers a broader perspective on how residents experience crime in their communities. This reduction aligns with broader patterns observed in other parts of the UK during the summer months, though Dorset remains significantly below the national average in most categories.