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Crime in Easton

Easton had 118 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 67.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 29th of 83 Dorset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 66% above the middle Dorset area. Crime was down 1% on the three months before.

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

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67.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
29 of 83Dorset rank1st is the highest rate
-1%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common55 in 3 months

Month by month

36 Mar 44 Apr 39 May 39 Jun 29 Jul 50 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence5547%
anti-social behaviour2319%
criminal damage1614%
theft98%
public order76%
vehicle crime22%
shoplifting22%
other crime22%

Easton against Dorset

TypeEaston per 1,000Middle Dorset areaChange
Violence31.714.9▼ 18%
Burglary01–
Vehicle crime1.21.3–
Anti-social behaviour13.213.2▲ 5%
Theft and robbery5.83.4–

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 Easton a safe area?

Easton had about 67.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 29 of 83 Dorset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Easton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (55), followed by anti-social behaviour (23) and criminal damage (16).