DT6 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT6

DT6, Dorset has recorded a total of 143 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.60 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this DT6 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around DT6, encompassing approximately 21676 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (18.92% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (36) incidents (63.64% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (16) incidents (220.00% increase)

DT6 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Downes Street with total crimes: 16
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6

DT6 Crime Map

Postcodes in DT6

The postcode district are associated with the DT6, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The DT6 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences446.6018.92%
Anti-social behaviour362.0363.64%
Criminal damage and arson161.66220.00%
Other theft130.7485.71%
Public order110.6022.22%
Vehicle crime90.51125.00%
Burglary70.420.00%
Shoplifting30.32-62.50%
Theft from the person20.140.00%
Other crime20.09-33.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences374.94-26.00%
Anti-social behaviour221.71-12.00%
Public order91.010.00%
Shoplifting80.42166.67%
Burglary70.37250.00%
Other theft70.32-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson50.32-66.67%
Vehicle crime40.23-71.43%
Other crime30.180.00%
Drugs20.14100.00%
Robbery10.090.00%
Bicycle theft10.050.00%
Possession of weapons10.050.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences506.2728.21%
Anti-social behaviour252.3178.57%
Other theft151.15150.00%
Criminal damage and arson150.6950.00%
Vehicle crime140.69180.00%
Public order90.65-35.71%
Shoplifting30.42-57.14%
Burglary20.140.00%
Robbery10.090.00%
Drugs10.050.00%
Theft from the person10.050.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences394.75-2.50%
Anti-social behaviour141.80-46.15%
Public order140.6575.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.6525.00%
Shoplifting70.4675.00%
Other theft60.32-53.85%
Vehicle crime50.280.00%
Other crime30.230.00%
Burglary20.14-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.090.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences405.2148.15%
Anti-social behaviour261.8530.00%
Other theft131.20116.67%
Criminal damage and arson80.60100.00%
Public order80.3714.29%
Vehicle crime50.37-28.57%
Shoplifting40.23-42.86%
Drugs30.180.00%
Other crime30.1450.00%
Burglary30.14-25.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences274.01-22.86%
Anti-social behaviour201.2511.11%
Vehicle crime70.9216.67%
Public order70.32-22.22%
Shoplifting70.32250.00%
Other theft60.32-14.29%
Burglary40.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.18-20.00%
Other crime20.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%
Theft from the person10.050.00%
Possession of weapons10.05-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences353.9216.67%
Anti-social behaviour181.61-10.00%
Public order90.8328.57%
Other theft70.4275.00%
Vehicle crime60.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.230.00%
Shoplifting20.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences303.8315.38%
Anti-social behaviour201.38-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.9242.86%
Public order70.46250.00%
Vehicle crime60.32-25.00%
Other theft40.28-63.64%
Shoplifting20.18-33.33%
Drugs20.090.00%
Burglary20.090.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences264.20-31.58%
Anti-social behaviour251.20-46.81%
Other theft111.1537.50%
Vehicle crime80.5133.33%
Criminal damage and arson70.37-53.33%
Other crime30.32200.00%
Shoplifting30.14-25.00%
Drugs20.14100.00%
Public order20.09-33.33%
Burglary20.09-50.00%
Theft from the person10.090.00%
Robbery10.050.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour476.0451.61%
Violence and sexual offences382.17-9.52%
Criminal damage and arson151.75200.00%
Other theft80.69-42.86%
Vehicle crime60.3750.00%
Burglary40.28-55.56%
Shoplifting40.18-20.00%
Public order30.18-70.00%
Bicycle theft20.140.00%
Drugs10.09-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.05-50.00%
Other crime10.050.00%
Theft from the person10.050.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences425.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour311.946.90%
Other theft141.4355.56%
Public order100.6542.86%
Burglary90.4680.00%
Shoplifting50.42400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.23-73.68%
Vehicle crime40.23-42.86%
Drugs20.180.00%
Possession of weapons20.09100.00%
Theft from the person10.090.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences425.67-19.23%
Anti-social behaviour291.9481.25%
Criminal damage and arson191.345.56%
Other theft90.88-18.18%
Public order70.42-53.33%
Vehicle crime70.320.00%
Burglary50.3225.00%
Other crime20.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.09-50.00%
Shoplifting10.05-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.05-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences526.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson182.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour160.830.00%
Public order150.740.00%
Other theft110.690.00%
Vehicle crime70.510.00%
Burglary40.320.00%
Shoplifting30.180.00%
Possession of weapons20.140.00%
Drugs20.090.00%
Bicycle theft20.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 502 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.62 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202444
June 202437
May 202450
April 202439
March 202440
February 202427
January 202435
December 202330
November 202326
October 202338
September 202342
August 202342
July 202352

A total of 88 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20244
May 202414
April 20245
March 20245
February 20247
January 20246
December 20236
November 20238
October 20236
September 20234
August 20237
July 20237

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 124 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 20247
May 202415
April 20246
March 202413
February 20246
January 20247
December 20234
November 202311
October 20238
September 202314
August 20239
July 202311

A total of 137 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.54 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 20245
May 202415
April 202410
March 20248
February 20244
January 20245
December 202310
November 20237
October 202315
September 20235
August 202319
July 202318

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20247
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20239
August 20235
July 20234

A total of 329 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.31 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202436
June 202422
May 202425
April 202414
March 202426
February 202420
January 202418
December 202320
November 202325
October 202347
September 202331
August 202329
July 202316

A total of 111 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20249
May 20249
April 202414
March 20248
February 20247
January 20249
December 20237
November 20232
October 20233
September 202310
August 20237
July 202315

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
November 20233
October 20231
August 20232

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243
April 20247
March 20244
February 20247
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232
July 20232

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DT6 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Downes Street
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft2
    Burglary2
    Public order2
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Valley View
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 5. St Swithins Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 6. Berkeley Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Armstrong Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Hemp Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Diments Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Watton Lane
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. East Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Meadowlands
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. The Green
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Shedbush Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Tower Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Church Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Yarn Mill Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Fields Mead
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Mill Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Journeys End
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Edwards Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. West End Row
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Normandy Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Burton Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Hare'S Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. School Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. King'S Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Star Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Old Rectory Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1