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Crime in Symondsbury

Symondsbury had 5 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 6.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 79th of 83 Dorset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 84% below the middle Dorset area.

DT6, Dorset · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Symondsbury

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6.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
79 of 83Dorset rank1st is the highest rate
–on the 3 months beforenot enough to compare
public ordermost common2 in 3 months

Month by month

2 May 3 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
public order240%
criminal damage240%
violence120%

Symondsbury against Dorset

TypeSymondsbury per 1,000Middle Dorset areaChange
Violence2.214.9–
Burglary01–
Vehicle crime01.3–
Anti-social behaviour013.2–
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
Bothenhampton111.7▲ 35%
Bridport93.3▲ 21%
Loders25.2–
Symondsbury6.7–
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 Symondsbury a safe area?

Symondsbury had about 6.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 79 of 83 Dorset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was public order.

What is the most common crime in Symondsbury?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was public order (2), followed by criminal damage (2) and violence (1).