Melcombe Regis had 283 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 136.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 3rd of 83 Dorset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 236% above the middle Dorset area. Crime was up 15% on the three months before.
DT4, Dorset · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Melcombe Regis
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136.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
3 of 83Dorset rank1st is the highest rate
+15%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common105 in 3 months
Month by month
Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Melcombe Regis. Police figures arrive about two months late.
What kind of crime
Crime
In 3 months
Share
anti-social behaviour
105
37%
violence
94
33%
shoplifting
22
8%
criminal damage
20
7%
public order
10
4%
theft
8
3%
burglary
5
2%
drugs
5
2%
Melcombe Regis against Dorset
Type
Melcombe Regis per 1,000
Middle Dorset area
Change
Violence
45.5
14.9
▲ 31%
Burglary
2.4
1
–
Vehicle crime
2.4
1.3
–
Anti-social behaviour
50.8
13.2
▲ 15%
Theft and robbery
7.3
3.4
▼ 12%
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 Melcombe Regis a safe area?
Melcombe Regis had about 136.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 3 of 83 Dorset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Melcombe Regis?
Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (105), followed by violence (94) and shoplifting (22).