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Crime in Bridport

Bridport had 279 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 93.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 12th of 83 Dorset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 129% above the middle Dorset area. Crime was up 21% on the three months before.

DT6, Dorset · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Bridport

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93.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
12 of 83Dorset rank1st is the highest rate
+21%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common97 in 3 months

Month by month

70 Mar 68 Apr 93 May 68 Jun 96 Jul 115 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence9735%
anti-social behaviour7627%
public order2810%
criminal damage186%
theft166%
shoplifting155%
burglary104%
bike theft52%

Bridport against Dorset

TypeBridport per 1,000Middle Dorset areaChange
Violence32.414.9▲ 21%
Burglary3.31–
Vehicle crime1.31.3–
Anti-social behaviour25.413.2▲ 10%
Theft and robbery7.73.4▲ 109%

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 Bridport a safe area?

Bridport had about 93.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 12 of 83 Dorset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Bridport?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (97), followed by anti-social behaviour (76) and public order (28).