What is the crime rate in Compton Abbas? 3 crimes
Compton Abbas had 3 recorded crimes in the 12 months to September 2026. Fewer than 1,000 people live here, so we don't give a rate per 1,000. Crime fell 40.0% on the previous 12 months. The most common crime was criminal damage and arson.
- Recorded crimes
- 3
- On the previous 12 months
- −40.0%
Police-recorded crime in the 12 months to September 2026, per 1,000 residents (Census 2021). Anti-social behaviour is not included. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: police.uk. How we calculate this
All house prices in Compton AbbasWhat are the most common crimes in Compton Abbas?
Criminal damage and arson was the most common crime in Compton Abbas, with 1 recorded in the 12 months to September 2026.
| Crime type | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Is crime going up or down in Compton Abbas?
Crime fell 40.0% on the previous 12 months. 3 crimes were recorded in the 12 months to September 2026, against 5 in the 12 months before.
Crimes and anti-social behaviour each month, October 2023 to September 2026
How does crime in Compton Abbas compare with nearby areas?
Crime rate in Compton Abbas compared with the 6 nearest other areas in North Dorset.
Compton Abbas vs Melbury Abbas
- Compton Abbas
- No crime rate
- Melbury Abbas
- No crime rate
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Compton Abbas vs Fontmell Magna
- Compton Abbas
- No crime rate
- Fontmell Magna
- No crime rate
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Compton Abbas vs Cann
- Compton Abbas
- No crime rate
- Cann
- No crime rate
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Compton Abbas vs Sutton Waldron
- Compton Abbas
- No crime rate
- Sutton Waldron
- No crime rate
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Compton Abbas vs Ashmore
- Compton Abbas
- No crime rate
- Ashmore
- No crime rate
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Compton Abbas vs Shaftesbury
- Compton Abbas
- No crime rate
- Shaftesbury
- 54 per 1,000
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Is Compton Abbas a safe place to live?
Compton Abbas had 3 recorded crimes in the 12 months to September 2026. Crime fell 40.0% on the previous 12 months. The most common crime was criminal damage and arson. These are crimes reported to the police, not a safety rating. City-centre and retail areas have high rates because crimes against visitors and shops are counted, but only residents are in the population.
How much anti-social behaviour is there in Compton Abbas?
Police recorded 0 incidents of anti-social behaviour in Compton Abbas in the 12 months to September 2026. Anti-social behaviour is counted separately and is not included in the crime figures.
What else do people ask about Compton Abbas?
More quick answers on house prices, sales, areas, green space and crime in Compton Abbas.
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Where does this data come from?
Price information is from HM Land Registry, location boundaries are from OpenStreetMap, and households and population are from Nomis Census 2021 postcode estimates (21 March 2021). Parks and green space are from OS Open Greenspace. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Crime is from police.uk street-level data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: police.uk.
Last updated 6 November 2026 at 00:28 with the latest Land Registry data (October 2025). The Compton Abbas dataset covers 20 postcodes.
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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