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Crime in Southill

Southill had 58 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 136.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 4th of 83 Dorset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 235% above the middle Dorset area. Crime was up 38% on the three months before.

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

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136.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
4 of 83Dorset rank1st is the highest rate
+38%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common33 in 3 months

Month by month

14 Mar 17 Apr 11 May 17 Jun 23 Jul 18 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3357%
public order610%
criminal damage59%
drugs59%
theft35%
anti-social behaviour35%
other crime23%
burglary12%

Southill against Dorset

TypeSouthill per 1,000Middle Dorset areaChange
Violence77.814.9▲ 74%
Burglary2.41–
Vehicle crime01.3–
Anti-social behaviour7.113.2–
Theft and robbery7.13.4–

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%
Charlestown124.6▲ 32%
Westham117.6▲ 22%
Chickerell92.4▲ 32%
Radipole84.4▲ 26%
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 Southill a safe area?

Southill had about 136.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 4 of 83 Dorset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Southill?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (33), followed by public order (6) and criminal damage (5).