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Crime in Chiswell

Chiswell had 88 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 77.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 22nd of 83 Dorset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 89% above the middle Dorset area. Crime was down 6% on the three months before.

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

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77.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
22 of 83Dorset rank1st is the highest rate
-6%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common31 in 3 months

Month by month

40 Mar 28 Apr 26 May 23 Jun 34 Jul 31 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3135%
anti-social behaviour2023%
criminal damage1315%
public order910%
theft67%
other crime56%
vehicle crime11%
burglary11%

Chiswell against Dorset

TypeChiswell per 1,000Middle Dorset areaChange
Violence27.214.9▼ 35%
Burglary0.91–
Vehicle crime0.91.3–
Anti-social behaviour17.613.2▼ 26%
Theft and robbery6.13.4–

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%
Southwell52.4▲ 6%
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 Chiswell a safe area?

Chiswell had about 77.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 22 of 83 Dorset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Chiswell?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (31), followed by anti-social behaviour (20) and criminal damage (13).