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Crime in Chickerell

Chickerell had 274 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 92.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 13th of 83 Dorset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 126% above the middle Dorset area. Crime was up 32% on the three months before.

DT3, Dorset · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Chickerell

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92.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
13 of 83Dorset rank1st is the highest rate
+32%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common102 in 3 months

Month by month

67 Mar 61 Apr 79 May 88 Jun 106 Jul 80 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence10237%
anti-social behaviour9535%
public order187%
criminal damage176%
shoplifting135%
theft114%
drugs52%
vehicle crime52%

Chickerell against Dorset

TypeChickerell per 1,000Middle Dorset areaChange
Violence34.414.9▲ 34%
Burglary11–
Vehicle crime1.71.3–
Anti-social behaviour3213.2▲ 102%
Theft and robbery3.73.4–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Melcombe Regis136.9▲ 15%
Southill136.8▲ 38%
Charlestown124.6▲ 32%
Westham117.6▲ 22%
Chickerell92.4▲ 32%
Radipole84.4▲ 26%
Fleet78.4▲ 83%
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 Chickerell a safe area?

Chickerell had about 92.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 13 of 83 Dorset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Chickerell?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (102), followed by anti-social behaviour (95) and public order (18).