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Crime in Durweston

Durweston had 12 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 26.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 60th of 83 Dorset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 35% below the middle Dorset area.

DT11, Dorset · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Durweston

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26.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
60 of 83Dorset rank1st is the highest rate
–on the 3 months beforenot enough to compare
anti-social behaviourmost common3 in 3 months

Month by month

1 Apr 6 May 6 Jun 2 Jul 4 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour325%
public order217%
violence217%
criminal damage18%
vehicle crime18%
other crime18%
weapons18%
robbery18%

Durweston against Dorset

TypeDurweston per 1,000Middle Dorset areaChange
Violence4.414.9–
Burglary01–
Vehicle crime2.21.3–
Anti-social behaviour6.713.2–
Theft and robbery2.23.4–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Blandford St Mary125.3▲ 12%
Blandford Forum80.7▲ 27%
Durweston26.7–
Child Okeford20.7–
Pimperne18.3–
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 Durweston a safe area?

Durweston had about 26.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 60 of 83 Dorset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Durweston?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (3), followed by public order (2) and violence (2).