Ward · DorsetUpdated March 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime Hotspots in Dorchester West
Street-level crime hotspots for Dorchester West ward in Dorset.
Crime Rate
51.9
per 1,000/yr
Ward Rank
#42
of 52 wards
Risk Level
Moderate
annualised rate
3-Month Change
+42.0%
vs 3 months ago
All Crime Anti-social Behaviour Bicycle Theft Burglary Criminal Damage & Arson Drug Offences Other Crime Other Theft Weapons Possession Public Order Robbery Shoplifting Theft from Person Vehicle Crime Violence & Sexual Offences
Hotspot Map
Top 5 locationsTop Crime Locations
1
17 On or near Supermarket
Shoplifting: 17
2
7 On or near Alexandra Terrace
Anti-social behaviour: 3 Robbery: 1 Other theft: 1
3
5 On or near Parking Area
Violence and sexual offences: 2 Vehicle crime: 1 Anti-social behaviour: 1
4
4 On or near New Street
Anti-social behaviour: 3 Criminal damage and arson: 1
5
4 On or near Hospital
Violence and sexual offences: 3 Public order: 1
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About this data: Hotspot locations are derived from police.uk crime records and show street-level incident clusters. Location strings are as reported by the police ("On or near [street]"). Counts represent incidents recorded in March 2026. Free accounts see the top 5 locations per ward. Full methodology →