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Burglary Rates in West Parley

Dorset, South West, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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West Parley recorded 16 burglaries in the last 12 months. Even around the UK mid-range, a visible, professionally installed alarm makes your home a harder target.

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Burglaries (12 months)

16

3.31 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

148

30.6 per 1,000 residents

2% below the UK average24% above the South West regional average

How does West Parley rank?

Within Dorset

6 of 52 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

63th percentile

Around the UK mid-range

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

2
4
1
3
2
1
3
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
45
30%
Anti-social Behaviour
39
26%
Other Crime
32
22%
Burglary
16
11%
Vehicle Crime
9
6%
Shoplifting
7
5%
Robbery
0
0%
Drug Offences
0
0%
Theft from Person
0
0%

Property mix in West Parley

Source: Census 2021 · 2,121 households

Detached 82%Semi-detached 2%Terraced 1%Flats 11%

The most common property type in West Parley is Detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for West Parley homeowners

Most homes in West Parley are detached, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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