Blandford Forum had 261 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 80.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 19th of 83 Dorset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 98% above the middle Dorset area. Crime was up 27% on the three months before.
DT11, Dorset · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Blandford Forum
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80.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
19 of 83Dorset rank1st is the highest rate
+27%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common100 in 3 months
Month by month
Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Blandford Forum. Police figures arrive about two months late.
What kind of crime
Crime
In 3 months
Share
violence
100
38%
anti-social behaviour
74
28%
theft
18
7%
criminal damage
15
6%
shoplifting
13
5%
public order
12
5%
burglary
8
3%
vehicle crime
7
3%
Blandford Forum against Dorset
Type
Blandford Forum per 1,000
Middle Dorset area
Change
Violence
30.9
14.9
▲ 37%
Burglary
2.5
1
–
Vehicle crime
2.2
1.3
–
Anti-social behaviour
22.9
13.2
▲ 42%
Theft and robbery
6.2
3.4
▲ 33%
Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.
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 Blandford Forum a safe area?
Blandford Forum had about 80.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 19 of 83 Dorset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.
What is the most common crime in Blandford Forum?
Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (100), followed by anti-social behaviour (74) and theft (18).