Crime Rate in West Moors & Three Legged Cross: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Moors & Three Legged Cross

The total recorded crimes in West Moors & Three Legged Cross, Dorset, UK in May 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Moors & Three Legged Cross crime rate of 4.22 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around West Moors & Three Legged Cross, encompassing approximately 7,344 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
West Moors & Three Legged Cross Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Cracklewood Close with total crimes: 5
  • Oakhurst Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Hardy Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is West Moors & Three Legged Cross?

To understand the safety of West Moors & Three Legged Cross, we need to analyze West Moors & Three Legged Cross crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Dorset:

    • In 2024, West Moors & Three Legged Cross demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Dorset average, with 390 crimes compared to 476.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, West Moors & Three Legged Cross witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 51 other areas in the Dorset.

    • In 2023, West Moors & Three Legged Cross had fewer crimes than the Dorset average, with 359 crimes compared to 446. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, West Moors & Three Legged Cross witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 51 other areas in the Dorset.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Dorset, West Moors & Three Legged Cross has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

West Moors & Three Legged Cross Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the West Moors & Three Legged Cross has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 4.22 ranking 26th out of 51 in the Dorset, UK

In 2024, the total West Moors & Three Legged Cross crimes were 390. The crime rate of West Moors & Three Legged Cross in 2024 was 53.10 (year) or 4.43 (month) ranking it 25 dangerous area in the Dorset.

In 2023, the total crimes in West Moors & Three Legged Cross were around 359 crimes with yearly crime rate of 48.88 (year) or 4.07 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the Dorset.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Moors & Three Legged Cross)CrimesRank (West Moors & Three Legged Cross)CrimesRank (West Moors & Three Legged Cross)
Melcombe Regis177 12,265 12,048 1
Portland92 31,209 21,022 2
Bridport113 21,101 3986 4
Dorchester West64 10980 41,017 3
Wimborne Minster83 4881 7793 8
Westham76 6920 5928 5
Shaftesbury Town78 5613 16615 18
Rodwell & Wyke63 11884 6896 6
Gillingham48 13724 11894 7
Radipole71 7835 8678 12
Littlemoor & Preston70 8784 10697 11
Swanage44 19571 19774 9
Blandford56 12820 9746 10
Ferndown North67 9514 20483 20
Lytchett Matravers & Upton45 18705 12623 17
Wareham43 20695 13651 13
West Purbeck40 22653 15643 14
Chickerell48 15686 14635 15
Dorchester East48 14584 17535 19
Verwood46 17582 18633 16
Beacon48 16335 28327 24
Blackmore Vale31 27307 29407 21
Sherborne West38 23425 21246 31
St Leonards & St Ives41 21371 26283 29
Ferndown South32 25410 23392 22
Dorchester Poundbury35 24417 22283 27
Corfe Mullen30 28398 24283 28
Lyme & Charmouth20 34369 27321 25
Charminster St Mary's11 45280 31316 26
Upwey & Broadwey23 29190 41168 42
Winterborne North16 40273 32259 30
Sturminster Newton21 33297 30181 38
Cranborne & Alderholt22 30203 36207 33
Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants22 31198 38164 44
Sherborne East16 41233 33211 32
Cranborne Chase21 32128 50103 50
Eggardon20 35230 34196 34
Crossways10 49167 47196 35
Puddletown & Lower Winterborne14 43214 35180 39
Yetminster13 44175 42190 36
Stalbridge & Marnhull19 36173 44153 48
Colehill & Wimborne Minster East15 42191 40185 37
Stour & Allen Vale17 39200 37154 47
Sherborne Rural19 37193 39174 40
Beaminster18 38174 43163 45
South East Purbeck9 50167 46169 41
West Parley11 46167 45165 43
Chesil Bank10 47135 49162 46
Winterborne & Broadmayne10 48150 48132 49
Marshwood Vale2 5280 5292 51
Chalk Valleys4 5196 5166 52

West Moors & Three Legged Cross Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.91 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20258
March 202515
February 202516
January 202521
December 202411
November 202413
October 20244
September 20247
August 202410
July 202414

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245
July 20244

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202510
March 202513
February 20256
January 20256
December 20246
November 20244
October 20247
September 20247
August 20249
July 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
December 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20255
February 20251
January 20253
November 20241
October 20242
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

High Crime Locations West Moors & Three Legged Cross in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the West Moors & Three Legged Cross postcode area is presented below.

1. Cracklewood Close (Map)
Total5
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Oakhurst Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Hardy Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Juniper Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Milford Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Uplands Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
7. Church Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Albany Drive (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Greycot Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Woodside Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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