Dorset remains among the top ten safest counties in England following a further drop in overall crime.
Data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that between Monday, July 1, 2024 and Sunday, June 1, 2025, the county experienced a 2.7 per cent reduction in overall crime.
Victim-based crime decreased by 3.2 per cent, while violence against the person dropped by 2.7 per cent.
Deputy chief constable Rachel Farrell said: “I am pleased to see that crime in Dorset has continued to fall, keeping the county one of the safest areas to live, work and visit.”
Vehicle offences, residential burglary, and business burglary saw reductions of 10.5 per cent, 12.5 per cent, and 14.8 per cent, respectively.
However, there was an 11.8 per cent rise in shoplifting, slightly below the national increase of 12.8 per cent.
Dorset police remain committed to tackling this issue.
Police and crime commissioner David Sidwick said: “Many of these results outperform the national averages, an important aspect in ensuring Dorset remains one of the safest places in the country, and in sending a message that we will not tolerate criminality of any kind.”
“My thanks go to all the Dorset Police officers, staff and volunteers who have worked tirelessly in challenging circumstances to deliver these results.”