Crime Rate in Westham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Westham

The total recorded crimes in Westham, Dorset, UK in July 2025 are around 94 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Westham crime rate of 4.54 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (37.93% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (26.92% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
Westham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Roundhayes Close with total crimes: 10
  • Franklin Road with total crimes: 8
  • Franklin Close with total crimes: 7

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 July 2025 the Westham has recorded 94 crimes with crime rate of 4.54 ranking 5th 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.

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

Westham 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 40 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 244 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202526
May 202520
April 202525
March 202527
February 202516
January 202516
December 202413
November 202414
October 20249
September 202417
August 202428

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20258
April 20254
March 202512
February 20256
January 20253
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 352 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202529
May 202528
April 202537
March 202531
February 202524
January 202524
December 202426
November 202426
October 202428
September 202426
August 202433

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
May 20252
April 20256
March 20258
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
November 20249
October 20244
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20254
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20254
April 202510
March 20256
February 20257
January 20255
December 20246
November 20241
October 20246
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
November 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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

High Crime Locations Westham in July 2025

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

1. Roundhayes Close (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime1
2. Franklin Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Franklin Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Barclay Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
5. Emmadale Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
7. Corscombe Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Minton Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Cornwall Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
10. Abbotsbury Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1

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