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Crime in Sutton Poyntz

Sutton Poyntz had 34 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 76.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 23rd of 83 Dorset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 88% above the middle Dorset area. Crime was up 42% on the three months before.

DT3, Dorset · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Sutton Poyntz

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76.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
23 of 83Dorset rank1st is the highest rate
+42%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common17 in 3 months

Month by month

7 Mar 13 Apr 4 May 20 Jun 4 Jul 10 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1750%
anti-social behaviour926%
criminal damage412%
drugs13%
vehicle crime13%
weapons13%
other crime13%

Sutton Poyntz against Dorset

TypeSutton Poyntz per 1,000Middle Dorset areaChange
Violence38.314.9–
Burglary01–
Vehicle crime2.31.3–
Anti-social behaviour20.313.2▼ 10%
Theft and robbery03.4–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Littlemoor95.8▲ 38%
Radipole84.4▲ 26%
Sutton Poyntz76.6▲ 42%
Preston72.7▲ 78%
Broadwey59.5▲ 2%
Upwey49.2▼ 39%
Broadmayne24.6▲ 20%
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 Sutton Poyntz a safe area?

Sutton Poyntz had about 76.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 23 of 83 Dorset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Sutton Poyntz?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (17), followed by anti-social behaviour (9) and criminal damage (4).