Total Crime Rate
3.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Avenue area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in West Moors & Three Legged Cross , and the 9th lowest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around The Avenue (BH22 0LT) in the last 12 months was 3.3 per 1,000 residents and was 91.9% lower than the West Moors & Three Legged Cross average (40.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around The Avenue (BH22 0LT), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Station Road, where police recorded 6 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Mary Lane (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In West Moors & Three Legged Cross| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Heston Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Arnold Road | Under investigation |
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