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Crime in Bradford Abbas

Bradford Abbas had 6 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 4.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 82nd of 83 Dorset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 89% below the middle Dorset area.

DT9, Dorset · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Bradford Abbas

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4.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
82 of 83Dorset rank1st is the highest rate
–on the 3 months beforenot enough to compare
burglarymost common3 in 3 months

Month by month

4 Mar 1 Apr 4 May 1 Jun 1 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
burglary350%
violence233%
anti-social behaviour117%

Bradford Abbas against Dorset

TypeBradford Abbas per 1,000Middle Dorset areaChange
Violence2.114.9–
Burglary2.11–
Vehicle crime01.3–
Anti-social behaviour013.2–
Theft and robbery03.4–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Yeovil136.2▲ 9%
Yetminster35.3–
Bradford Abbas4.3–
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 Bradford Abbas a safe area?

Bradford Abbas had about 4.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 82 of 83 Dorset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was burglary.

What is the most common crime in Bradford Abbas?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was burglary (3), followed by violence (2) and anti-social behaviour (1).