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Crime in Littlemoor

Littlemoor had 95 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 95.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 10th of 83 Dorset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 135% above the middle Dorset area. Crime was up 38% on the three months before.

DT3, Dorset · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Littlemoor

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95.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
10 of 83Dorset rank1st is the highest rate
+38%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common43 in 3 months

Month by month

15 Mar 35 Apr 19 May 24 Jun 33 Jul 38 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Littlemoor. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence4345%
anti-social behaviour2425%
criminal damage88%
public order66%
theft33%
bike theft22%
burglary22%
shoplifting22%

Littlemoor against Dorset

TypeLittlemoor per 1,000Middle Dorset areaChange
Violence43.414.9▲ 13%
Burglary21–
Vehicle crime01.3–
Anti-social behaviour24.213.2▲ 41%
Theft and robbery7.13.4–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Melcombe Regis136.9▲ 15%
Littlemoor95.8▲ 38%
Radipole84.4▲ 26%
Sutton Poyntz76.6▲ 42%
Preston72.7▲ 78%
Broadwey59.5▲ 2%
Upwey49.2▼ 39%
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 Littlemoor a safe area?

Littlemoor had about 95.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 10 of 83 Dorset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Littlemoor?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (43), followed by anti-social behaviour (24) and criminal damage (8).