Burton Bradstock had 18 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 39 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 46th of 83 Dorset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Dorset area. Crime was up 38% on the three months before.
DT6, Dorset · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Burton Bradstock
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39crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
46 of 83Dorset rank1st is the highest rate
+38%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common6 in 3 months
Month by month
Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Burton Bradstock. Police figures arrive about two months late.
What kind of crime
Crime
In 3 months
Share
anti-social behaviour
6
33%
violence
6
33%
theft
2
11%
public order
1
6%
burglary
1
6%
vehicle crime
1
6%
shoplifting
1
6%
Burton Bradstock against Dorset
Type
Burton Bradstock per 1,000
Middle Dorset area
Change
Violence
13
14.9
–
Burglary
2.2
1
–
Vehicle crime
2.2
1.3
–
Anti-social behaviour
13
13.2
–
Theft and robbery
4.3
3.4
–
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 Burton Bradstock a safe area?
Burton Bradstock had about 39 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 46 of 83 Dorset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.
What is the most common crime in Burton Bradstock?
Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (6), followed by violence (6) and theft (2).