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Crime in West Bay

West Bay had 43 crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of its middle over June to August 2026. Too few people live inside the circle to work out a fair rate per resident, so it isn’t ranked.

DT6, Dorset · within 0.6 miles of the middle of West Bay

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43crimes in 3 monthsJune to August 2026
–Dorset rank1st is the highest rate
–on the 3 months beforenot enough to compare
anti-social behaviourmost common18 in 3 months

Month by month

16 Mar 21 Apr 20 May 8 Jun 21 Jul 14 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of West Bay. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour1842%
theft1023%
violence512%
burglary49%
weapons25%
bike theft12%
criminal damage12%
public order12%

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Bothenhampton111.7▲ 35%
Bridport93.3▲ 21%
Burton Bradstock39▲ 38%
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 West Bay a safe area?

West Bay had 43 crimes recorded over June to August 2026. Not enough people live there to compare it fairly per resident.

What is the most common crime in West Bay?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (18), followed by theft (10) and violence (5).