Poundbury had 123 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 90.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 14th of 83 Dorset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 121% above the middle Dorset area. Crime was up 7% on the three months before.
DT1, Dorset · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Poundbury
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90.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
14 of 83Dorset rank1st is the highest rate
+7%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common41 in 3 months
Month by month
Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Poundbury. Police figures arrive about two months late.
What kind of crime
Crime
In 3 months
Share
anti-social behaviour
41
33%
violence
40
33%
criminal damage
9
7%
shoplifting
9
7%
public order
8
7%
vehicle crime
4
3%
theft
4
3%
burglary
3
2%
Poundbury against Dorset
Type
Poundbury per 1,000
Middle Dorset area
Change
Violence
29.4
14.9
▼ 9%
Burglary
2.2
1
–
Vehicle crime
2.9
1.3
–
Anti-social behaviour
30.1
13.2
▲ 78%
Theft and robbery
5.9
3.4
▼ 43%
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 Poundbury a safe area?
Poundbury had about 90.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 14 of 83 Dorset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Poundbury?
Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (41), followed by violence (40) and criminal damage (9).