Total Crime Rate
25.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025West Way area has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Broadstone , and the 283rd lowest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around West Way (BH18 9LL) in the last 12 months was 25.3 per 1,000 residents and was 15.2% lower than the Broadstone average (29.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 12.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -61.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around West Way (BH18 9LL), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Clarendon Road, where police recorded 12 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Sandford Way (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Broadstone| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Lytchett Drive | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Clarendon Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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