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Crime in Rodwell

Rodwell had 656 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 252.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 1st of 83 Dorset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 519% above the middle Dorset area. Crime was up 27% on the three months before.

DT4, Dorset · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Rodwell

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252.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
1 of 83Dorset rank1st is the highest rate
+27%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common221 in 3 months

Month by month

156 Mar 153 Apr 208 May 180 Jun 224 Jul 252 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour22134%
violence20030%
shoplifting7411%
public order426%
theft325%
criminal damage305%
burglary142%
drugs142%

Rodwell against Dorset

TypeRodwell per 1,000Middle Dorset areaChange
Violence77.114.9▲ 8%
Burglary5.41▲ 8%
Vehicle crime2.31.3–
Anti-social behaviour85.113.2▲ 31%
Theft and robbery19.33.4▲ 85%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Rodwell252.7▲ 27%
Weymouth151.6▲ 20%
Melcombe Regis136.9▲ 15%
Southill136.8▲ 38%
Charlestown124.6▲ 32%
Westham117.6▲ 22%
Wyke Regis46.9▲ 33%
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 Rodwell a safe area?

Rodwell had about 252.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 1 of 83 Dorset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Rodwell?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (221), followed by violence (200) and shoplifting (74).