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Crime in Puddletown

Puddletown had 16 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 24.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 64th of 83 Dorset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 39% below the middle Dorset area. Crime was up 23% on the three months before.

DT2, Dorset · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Puddletown

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24.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
64 of 83Dorset rank1st is the highest rate
+23%on the 3 months beforemore crime
theftmost common5 in 3 months

Month by month

6 Mar 2 Apr 5 May 4 Jun 4 Jul 8 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
theft531%
violence425%
anti-social behaviour425%
burglary16%
drugs16%
vehicle crime16%

Puddletown against Dorset

TypePuddletown per 1,000Middle Dorset areaChange
Violence6.214.9–
Burglary1.51–
Vehicle crime1.51.3–
Anti-social behaviour6.213.2–
Theft and robbery7.73.4–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Fordington86.4▲ 7%
Dorchester79.2▼ 1%
Crossways56▼ 30%
Puddletown24.8▲ 23%
Piddletrenthide5.7–
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 Puddletown a safe area?

Puddletown had about 24.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 64 of 83 Dorset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was theft.

What is the most common crime in Puddletown?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was theft (5), followed by violence (4) and anti-social behaviour (4).