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 July 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
West Moors & Three Legged Cross Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bay Close with total crimes: 6
  • Cracklewood Close with total crimes: 5
  • Church 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 July 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Moors & Three Legged Cross)CrimesRank (West Moors & Three Legged Cross)CrimesRank (West Moors & Three Legged Cross)
Melcombe Regis195 12,265 12,048 1
Portland93 61,209 21,022 2
West Purbeck113 2653 15643 14
Dorchester West62 12980 41,017 3
Bridport99 41,101 3986 4
Rodwell & Wyke104 3884 6896 6
Westham94 5920 5928 5
Gillingham53 16724 11894 7
Wimborne Minster88 7881 7793 8
Radipole70 10835 8678 12
Littlemoor & Preston86 8784 10697 11
Swanage45 18571 19774 9
Blandford56 15820 9746 10
Shaftesbury Town84 9613 16615 18
Wareham64 11695 13651 13
Lytchett Matravers & Upton57 14705 12623 17
Verwood61 13582 18633 16
Chickerell45 20686 14635 15
Dorchester East37 23584 17535 19
St Leonards & St Ives49 17371 26283 29
Beacon45 19335 28327 24
Ferndown North40 21514 20483 20
Blackmore Vale28 29307 29407 21
Sherborne West26 30425 21246 31
Ferndown South40 22410 23392 22
Dorchester Poundbury26 31417 22283 27
Corfe Mullen30 28398 24283 28
Lyme & Charmouth36 24369 27321 25
Winterborne North32 25273 32259 30
Charminster St Mary's17 42280 31316 26
West Parley30 27167 45165 43
Sturminster Newton23 33297 30181 38
Sherborne East22 35233 33211 32
Sherborne Rural24 32193 39174 40
Cranborne & Alderholt8 50203 36207 33
Eggardon16 46230 34196 34
Stour & Allen Vale22 34200 37154 47
Crossways17 40167 47196 35
Puddletown & Lower Winterborne20 36214 35180 39
Yetminster17 38175 42190 36
Colehill & Wimborne Minster East17 41191 40185 37
Beaminster20 37174 43163 45
Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants17 39198 38164 44
South East Purbeck7 51167 46169 41
Upwey & Broadwey16 44190 41168 42
Stalbridge & Marnhull16 43173 44153 48
Marshwood Vale16 4580 5292 51
Chesil Bank12 48135 49162 46
Cranborne Chase14 47128 50103 50
Winterborne & Broadmayne9 49150 48132 49
Chalk Valleys6 5296 5166 52

West Moors & Three Legged Cross Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20258
May 202512
April 20258
March 202515
February 202516
January 202521
December 202411
November 202413
October 20244
September 20247
August 202410

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20252
November 20242

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202512
May 20259
April 202510
March 202513
February 20256
January 20256
December 20246
November 20244
October 20247
September 20247
August 20249

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
March 20252
December 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 July 2025

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

1. Bay Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
Other crime1
2. Cracklewood Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Church Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
4. Juniper Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Heston Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Avon Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Greycot Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Woodside Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Uplands Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Heathfield Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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