Crime Rate in Westham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Westham

The total recorded crimes in Westham, Dorset, UK in May 2025 are around 76 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Westham crime rate of 3.67 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 Westham, encompassing approximately 20,721 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-24.32% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
Westham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Holland Road with total crimes: 7
  • Wessex Road with total crimes: 7
  • Sussex Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Westham?

To understand the safety of Westham, we need to analyze Westham crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Dorset:

    • In 2024, Westham reported a higher crime volume than the Dorset average, with 920 crimes compared to 476. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Westham witnessed more crimes than 47 out of 51 other areas in the Dorset.

    • In 2023, Westham experienced a greater number of crimes than the Dorset average, with 928 crimes compared to 446. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Westham witnessed more crimes than 47 out of 51 other areas in the Dorset.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Dorset, Westham has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Westham Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Westham has recorded 76 crimes with crime rate of 3.67 ranking 6th out of 51 in the Dorset, UK

In 2024, the total Westham crimes were 920. The crime rate of Westham in 2024 was 44.40 (year) or 3.70 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Dorset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Westham were around 928 crimes with yearly crime rate of 44.78 (year) or 3.73 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Dorset.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Westham)CrimesRank (Westham)CrimesRank (Westham)
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
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
West Moors & Three Legged Cross31 26390 25359 23
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

Westham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20246
July 20243

A total of 219 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202525
March 202527
February 202516
January 202516
December 202413
November 202414
October 20249
September 202417
August 202428
July 202434

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 202512
February 20256
January 20253
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245

A total of 314 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202537
March 202531
February 202524
January 202524
December 202426
November 202426
October 202428
September 202426
August 202433
July 202431

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
November 20241
July 20243

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20257
February 20256
January 20252
December 20243
October 20244
September 20248
August 20248
July 20245

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20258
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
November 20249
October 20244
September 20248
August 20245
July 20245

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202510
March 20256
February 20257
January 20255
December 20246
November 20241
October 20246
September 20244
August 20245
July 20246

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20242

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241

High Crime Locations Westham in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Westham postcode area is presented below.

1. Holland Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Other theft1
2. Wessex Road (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Robbery1
3. Sussex Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
4. Wiltshire Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Roundhayes Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
6. Hereford Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
8. Devon Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Emmadale Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
10. Corscombe Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1

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