Shaftesbury had 218 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 95.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 11th of 83 Dorset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 133% above the middle Dorset area. Crime was up 20% on the three months before.
SP7, Dorset · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Shaftesbury
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95.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
11 of 83Dorset rank1st is the highest rate
+20%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common83 in 3 months
Month by month
Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Shaftesbury. Police figures arrive about two months late.
What kind of crime
Crime
In 3 months
Share
anti-social behaviour
83
38%
violence
55
25%
shoplifting
17
8%
theft
16
7%
vehicle crime
13
6%
criminal damage
13
6%
public order
10
5%
burglary
5
2%
Shaftesbury against Dorset
Type
Shaftesbury per 1,000
Middle Dorset area
Change
Violence
24
14.9
▲ 6%
Burglary
2.2
1
–
Vehicle crime
5.7
1.3
–
Anti-social behaviour
36.2
13.2
▲ 98%
Theft and robbery
7.9
3.4
–
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 Shaftesbury a safe area?
Shaftesbury had about 95.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 11 of 83 Dorset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Shaftesbury?
Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (83), followed by violence (55) and shoplifting (17).