Home Security Planning

Official Local authority statistics

Dorset_North Dorset burglary rate — 2023 official figures

Official burglary figures for Dorset_North Dorset (Nation: England) in 2023.

Published official figures from ONS / Police Scotland / PSNI — the same validated data used in the Home Security Planning assessment.

Latest official figures

Latest official year

2023

Recorded burglary

986official total

Year 2023

Burglary rate

2.55per 1,000 residents

Year 2023

Year-on-year change

Down 7.7%vs 2022

vs 2022

What the trend means

In 2023, Dorset_North Dorset recorded 986 official burglary offences (2.5 per 1,000 residents). Compared with 2022, the total fell by 7.7%. Across the published series (2014–2023), the latest total is 49.1% lower than 2014. Figures use local authority (Local Authority) reporting geography, England — missing years are never shown as zero.

Figures summarise the official published series for this reporting geography. Missing years are never shown as zero.

What these figures cover

Dorset_North Dorset

Local authority

Official burglary figures for Dorset_North Dorset from ONS / Police Scotland / PSNI. Geography: local authority (Local Authority) reporting geography, England.

Population (2023): 386,151 — Dorset_North Dorset

Source: ONS / Police Scotland / PSNI

Related guides

Common questions

What is the latest official burglary figure for Dorset_North Dorset?
In 2023, Dorset_North Dorset recorded 986 official burglary offences — 2.5 per 1,000 residents, published by ONS / Police Scotland / PSNI.
Does this page assess my home?
No. This page summarises published area statistics only. The free assessment checks your property type, access points, and existing security, with personalised recommendations.
What should I know about how this figure is measured?
Official local-authority burglary/housebreaking count with matching population.

Official sources

These organisations publish the official statistics summarised on this page.

Why you can trust this data

Official government sources

Figures are attributed to ONS / Police Scotland / PSNI. Home Security Planning does not alter published statistics.

No invented figures

Missing years and missing places are never filled with estimates or zeros.

Same data as the assessment

These pages and the free assessment use the same validated official datasets.

Independent service

Recommendations are evidence-based and affiliate-independent.

Want personalised guidance for your home in Dorset_North Dorset?

The free assessment reviews your entry points, locks, lighting, and layout, with recommendations ranked for your property type — using the same validated official sources summarised on this page.

  • Uses the same official sources summarised on this page
  • Reviews your actual home, property type, and existing security
  • Recommendations are personalised and affiliate-independent
  • Free — no account required to start

Last updated 27 July 2026. Home Security Planning summarises official published statistics for planning context. Figures describe reporting geographies, not individual homes.