Fortuneswell had 85 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 74.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 25th of 83 Dorset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 83% above the middle Dorset area. Crime was down 8% on the three months before.
DT5, Dorset · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Fortuneswell
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74.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
25 of 83Dorset rank1st is the highest rate
-8%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common30 in 3 months
Month by month
Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Fortuneswell. Police figures arrive about two months late.
What kind of crime
Crime
In 3 months
Share
violence
30
35%
anti-social behaviour
20
24%
criminal damage
13
15%
public order
8
9%
theft
5
6%
other crime
5
6%
vehicle crime
1
1%
burglary
1
1%
Fortuneswell against Dorset
Type
Fortuneswell per 1,000
Middle Dorset area
Change
Violence
26.4
14.9
▼ 37%
Burglary
0.9
1
–
Vehicle crime
0.9
1.3
–
Anti-social behaviour
17.6
13.2
▼ 23%
Theft and robbery
5.3
3.4
–
Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.
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 Fortuneswell a safe area?
Fortuneswell had about 74.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 25 of 83 Dorset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.
What is the most common crime in Fortuneswell?
Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (30), followed by anti-social behaviour (20) and criminal damage (13).