Lytchett Matravers had 32 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 32.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 56th of 83 Dorset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 19% below the middle Dorset area. Crime was up 113% on the three months before.
BH16, Dorset · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Lytchett Matravers
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32.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
56 of 83Dorset rank1st is the highest rate
+113%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common12 in 3 months
Month by month
Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Lytchett Matravers. Police figures arrive about two months late.
What kind of crime
Crime
In 3 months
Share
violence
12
38%
anti-social behaviour
5
16%
criminal damage
5
16%
public order
5
16%
theft
2
6%
vehicle crime
2
6%
bike theft
1
3%
Lytchett Matravers against Dorset
Type
Lytchett Matravers per 1,000
Middle Dorset area
Change
Violence
12.3
14.9
–
Burglary
0
1
–
Vehicle crime
2.1
1.3
–
Anti-social behaviour
5.1
13.2
–
Theft and robbery
3.1
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 Lytchett Matravers a safe area?
Lytchett Matravers had about 32.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 56 of 83 Dorset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.
What is the most common crime in Lytchett Matravers?
Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (12), followed by anti-social behaviour (5) and criminal damage (5).