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Crime in Radipole

Radipole had 157 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 84.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 16th of 83 Dorset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 107% above the middle Dorset area. Crime was up 26% on the three months before.

DT3, Dorset · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Radipole

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84.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
16 of 83Dorset rank1st is the highest rate
+26%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common63 in 3 months

Month by month

50 Mar 38 Apr 37 May 43 Jun 61 Jul 53 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Radipole. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour6340%
shoplifting4227%
violence2818%
theft74%
criminal damage64%
public order32%
vehicle crime32%
robbery21%

Radipole against Dorset

TypeRadipole per 1,000Middle Dorset areaChange
Violence15.114.9▲ 33%
Burglary0.51–
Vehicle crime1.61.3–
Anti-social behaviour33.913.2▲ 47%
Theft and robbery5.43.4▼ 9%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Weymouth151.6▲ 20%
Melcombe Regis136.9▲ 15%
Southill136.8▲ 38%
Westham117.6▲ 22%
Littlemoor95.8▲ 38%
Radipole84.4▲ 26%
Broadwey59.5▲ 2%
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 Radipole a safe area?

Radipole had about 84.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 16 of 83 Dorset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Radipole?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (63), followed by shoplifting (42) and violence (28).