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Crime in Crossways

Crossways had 26 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 56 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 33rd of 83 Dorset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 37% above the middle Dorset area. Crime was down 30% on the three months before.

DT2, Dorset · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Crossways

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56crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
33 of 83Dorset rank1st is the highest rate
-30%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common12 in 3 months

Month by month

10 Mar 14 Apr 13 May 5 Jun 12 Jul 9 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1246%
anti-social behaviour727%
theft28%
vehicle crime28%
criminal damage14%
public order14%
robbery14%

Crossways against Dorset

TypeCrossways per 1,000Middle Dorset areaChange
Violence25.814.9▼ 37%
Burglary01–
Vehicle crime4.31.3–
Anti-social behaviour15.113.2–
Theft and robbery6.53.4–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Fordington86.4▲ 7%
Crossways56▼ 30%
Bovington25▼ 27%
Puddletown24.8▲ 23%
Broadmayne24.6▲ 20%
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 Crossways a safe area?

Crossways had about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 33 of 83 Dorset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Crossways?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (12), followed by anti-social behaviour (7) and theft (2).