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Crime in Portland

Portland had 94 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 82.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 17th of 83 Dorset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 102% above the middle Dorset area. Crime was down 10% on the three months before.

DT5, Dorset · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Portland

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82.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
17 of 83Dorset rank1st is the highest rate
-10%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common33 in 3 months

Month by month

42 Mar 34 Apr 29 May 23 Jun 37 Jul 34 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Portland. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3335%
anti-social behaviour2122%
criminal damage1415%
public order910%
theft89%
other crime55%
vehicle crime11%
burglary11%

Portland against Dorset

TypePortland per 1,000Middle Dorset areaChange
Violence2914.9▼ 38%
Burglary0.91–
Vehicle crime0.91.3–
Anti-social behaviour18.413.2▼ 28%
Theft and robbery7.93.4–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Portland82.6▼ 10%
Chiswell77.3▼ 6%
Fortuneswell74.7▼ 8%
Castletown72.9▼ 8%
Easton67.9▼ 1%
Wyke Regis46.9▲ 33%
Weston45.6▼ 6%
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 Portland a safe area?

Portland had about 82.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 17 of 83 Dorset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Portland?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (33), followed by anti-social behaviour (21) and criminal damage (14).