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Crime in Bothenhampton

Bothenhampton had 155 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 111.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 8th of 83 Dorset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 174% above the middle Dorset area. Crime was up 35% on the three months before.

DT6, Dorset · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Bothenhampton

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111.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
8 of 83Dorset rank1st is the highest rate
+35%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common60 in 3 months

Month by month

28 Mar 36 Apr 51 May 30 Jun 52 Jul 73 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Bothenhampton. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence6039%
anti-social behaviour4328%
public order1510%
criminal damage96%
shoplifting75%
burglary64%
theft43%
weapons43%

Bothenhampton against Dorset

TypeBothenhampton per 1,000Middle Dorset areaChange
Violence43.214.9▲ 50%
Burglary4.31–
Vehicle crime0.71.3–
Anti-social behaviour3113.2▲ 19%
Theft and robbery53.4–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Bothenhampton111.7▲ 35%
Bridport93.3▲ 21%
Burton Bradstock39▲ 38%
Loders25.2–
Symondsbury6.7–
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 Bothenhampton a safe area?

Bothenhampton had about 111.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 8 of 83 Dorset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Bothenhampton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (60), followed by anti-social behaviour (43) and public order (15).