West Parley had 100 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 40.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 42nd of 83 Dorset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Dorset area. Crime was up 117% on the three months before.
BH22, Dorset · within 0.75 miles of the middle of West Parley
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40.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
42 of 83Dorset rank1st is the highest rate
+117%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common47 in 3 months
Month by month
Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of West Parley. Police figures arrive about two months late.
What kind of crime
Crime
In 3 months
Share
anti-social behaviour
47
47%
violence
25
25%
vehicle crime
9
9%
burglary
7
7%
public order
5
5%
criminal damage
3
3%
theft
3
3%
drugs
1
1%
West Parley against Dorset
Type
West Parley per 1,000
Middle Dorset area
Change
Violence
10.2
14.9
▲ 19%
Burglary
2.9
1
–
Vehicle crime
3.7
1.3
–
Anti-social behaviour
19.2
13.2
–
Theft and robbery
1.2
3.4
–
Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.
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 Parley a safe area?
West Parley had about 40.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 42 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 Parley?
Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (47), followed by violence (25) and vehicle crime (9).