Total Crime Rate
14.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025West Moors Road area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Ferndown North , and the 196th lowest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
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 Moors Road (BH22 9SB) in the last 12 months was 14.6 per 1,000 residents and was 71.4% lower than the Ferndown North average (50.8 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 , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Possession of weapons ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around West Moors Road (BH22 9SB), the main crime hotspot is near Monkton Close. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Ferndown North| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Martins Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Whincroft Drive | Under investigation |
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