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Crime in Castletown

Castletown had 83 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 72.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 26th of 83 Dorset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 79% above the middle Dorset area. Crime was down 8% on the three months before.

DT5, Dorset · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Castletown

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72.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
26 of 83Dorset rank1st is the highest rate
-8%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common30 in 3 months

Month by month

38 Mar 26 Apr 26 May 23 Jun 31 Jul 29 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3036%
anti-social behaviour1923%
criminal damage1214%
theft78%
public order78%
other crime56%
vehicle crime11%
drugs11%

Castletown against Dorset

TypeCastletown per 1,000Middle Dorset areaChange
Violence26.414.9▼ 35%
Burglary01–
Vehicle crime0.91.3–
Anti-social behaviour16.713.2▼ 27%
Theft and robbery73.4–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Portland82.6▼ 10%
Chiswell77.3▼ 6%
Fortuneswell74.7▼ 8%
Castletown72.9▼ 8%
Easton67.9▼ 1%
Wyke Regis46.9▲ 33%
Weston45.6▼ 6%
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 Castletown a safe area?

Castletown had about 72.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 26 of 83 Dorset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Castletown?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (30), followed by anti-social behaviour (19) and criminal damage (12).