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Crime in Langton Matravers

Langton Matravers had 6 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 15.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 72nd of 83 Dorset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 62% below the middle Dorset area.

BH19, Dorset · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Langton Matravers

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15.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
72 of 83Dorset rank1st is the highest rate
–on the 3 months beforenot enough to compare
violencemost common3 in 3 months

Month by month

1 Mar 1 Apr 3 Jun 2 Jul 1 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence350%
public order117%
anti-social behaviour117%
criminal damage117%

Langton Matravers against Dorset

TypeLangton Matravers per 1,000Middle Dorset areaChange
Violence7.814.9–
Burglary01–
Vehicle crime01.3–
Anti-social behaviour2.613.2–
Theft and robbery03.4–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Swanage81▲ 84%
Corfe Castle16.5–
Langton Matravers15.7–
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 Langton Matravers a safe area?

Langton Matravers had about 15.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 72 of 83 Dorset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Langton Matravers?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (3), followed by public order (1) and anti-social behaviour (1).