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Crime in Maiden Newton

Maiden Newton had 21 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 39.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 45th of 83 Dorset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Dorset area. Crime was up 17% on the three months before.

DT2, Dorset · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Maiden Newton

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39.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
45 of 83Dorset rank1st is the highest rate
+17%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common8 in 3 months

Month by month

3 Mar 8 Apr 7 May 6 Jun 4 Jul 11 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence838%
criminal damage419%
theft314%
anti-social behaviour210%
public order210%
vehicle crime15%
burglary15%

Maiden Newton against Dorset

TypeMaiden Newton per 1,000Middle Dorset areaChange
Violence14.914.9–
Burglary1.91–
Vehicle crime1.91.3–
Anti-social behaviour3.713.2–
Theft and robbery5.63.4–

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 Maiden Newton a safe area?

Maiden Newton had about 39.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 45 of 83 Dorset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Maiden Newton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (8), followed by criminal damage (4) and theft (3).