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Crime in Beaminster

Beaminster had 27 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 36.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 47th of 83 Dorset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 12% below the middle Dorset area. Crime was up 17% on the three months before.

DT8, Dorset · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Beaminster

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36.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
47 of 83Dorset rank1st is the highest rate
+17%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common8 in 3 months

Month by month

7 Mar 9 Apr 7 May 12 Jun 6 Jul 9 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Beaminster. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour830%
violence830%
theft415%
criminal damage27%
public order27%
shoplifting27%
vehicle crime14%

Beaminster against Dorset

TypeBeaminster per 1,000Middle Dorset areaChange
Violence10.714.9▼ 20%
Burglary01–
Vehicle crime1.31.3–
Anti-social behaviour10.713.2–
Theft and robbery5.33.4–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Beaminster36.1▲ 17%
Misterton35.7▲ 25%
Loders25.2–
Broadwindsor6.8–
See every Dorset area ranked on the crime in Dorset page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Beaminster a safe area?

Beaminster had about 36.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 47 of 83 Dorset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Beaminster?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (8), followed by violence (8) and theft (4).