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Crime in West Moors

West Moors had 66 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 45.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 40th of 83 Dorset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 12% above the middle Dorset area. Crime was up 83% on the three months before.

BH22, Dorset · within 0.75 miles of the middle of West Moors

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45.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
40 of 83Dorset rank1st is the highest rate
+83%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common23 in 3 months

Month by month

12 Mar 11 Apr 13 May 23 Jun 20 Jul 23 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour2335%
violence1726%
shoplifting711%
criminal damage58%
drugs35%
theft35%
burglary23%
other crime23%

West Moors against Dorset

TypeWest Moors per 1,000Middle Dorset areaChange
Violence11.814.9▲ 31%
Burglary1.41–
Vehicle crime0.71.3–
Anti-social behaviour15.913.2–
Theft and robbery2.83.4–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Ferndown56.7▲ 42%
West Moors45.7▲ 83%
West Parley40.8▲ 117%
Colehill29.9▲ 91%
St Leonards28.8▲ 50%
Ashley Heath18.2▲ 6%
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 Moors a safe area?

West Moors had about 45.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 40 of 83 Dorset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in West Moors?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (23), followed by violence (17) and shoplifting (7).