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Crime in Stoborough

Stoborough had 33 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 72.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 28th of 83 Dorset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 77% above the middle Dorset area. Crime was up 32% on the three months before.

BH20, Dorset · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Stoborough

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72.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
28 of 83Dorset rank1st is the highest rate
+32%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common14 in 3 months

Month by month

13 Mar 7 Apr 5 May 14 Jun 8 Jul 11 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1442%
anti-social behaviour1133%
public order39%
criminal damage13%
drugs13%
weapons13%
vehicle crime13%
theft13%

Stoborough against Dorset

TypeStoborough per 1,000Middle Dorset areaChange
Violence30.614.9–
Burglary01–
Vehicle crime2.21.3–
Anti-social behaviour2413.2–
Theft and robbery2.23.4–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Stoborough72.1▲ 32%
Wareham50.4▼ 18%
Sandford32.1▼ 43%
Corfe Castle16.5–
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 Stoborough a safe area?

Stoborough had about 72.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 28 of 83 Dorset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Stoborough?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (14), followed by anti-social behaviour (11) and public order (3).