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Crime in Bovington

Bovington had 16 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 25 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 63rd of 83 Dorset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 39% below the middle Dorset area. Crime was down 27% on the three months before.

BH20, Dorset · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Bovington

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25crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
63 of 83Dorset rank1st is the highest rate
-27%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common8 in 3 months

Month by month

10 Mar 7 Apr 5 May 3 Jun 7 Jul 6 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence850%
anti-social behaviour425%
other crime16%
theft16%
vehicle crime16%
criminal damage16%

Bovington against Dorset

TypeBovington per 1,000Middle Dorset areaChange
Violence12.514.9▼ 50%
Burglary01–
Vehicle crime1.61.3–
Anti-social behaviour6.213.2–
Theft and robbery1.63.4–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Crossways56▼ 30%
Wool54.1▲ 81%
Bere Regis34.9▼ 6%
Bovington25▼ 27%
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 Bovington a safe area?

Bovington had about 25 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 63 of 83 Dorset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Bovington?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (8), followed by anti-social behaviour (4) and other crime (1).