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Crime in Marshwood

Marshwood had 4 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 6.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 77th of 83 Dorset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 83% below the middle Dorset area.

DT6, Dorset · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Marshwood

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6.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
77 of 83Dorset rank1st is the highest rate
–on the 3 months beforenot enough to compare
anti-social behaviourmost common2 in 3 months

Month by month

1 Apr 1 Jul 2 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour250%
burglary125%
violence125%

Marshwood against Dorset

TypeMarshwood per 1,000Middle Dorset areaChange
Violence014.9–
Burglary2.31–
Vehicle crime01.3–
Anti-social behaviour4.613.2–
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
Charmouth33.1▲ 40%
Marshwood6.9–
Broadwindsor6.8–
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 Marshwood a safe area?

Marshwood had about 6.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 77 of 83 Dorset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Marshwood?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (2), followed by burglary (1) and violence (1).