DT6 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT6

DT6, Dorset has recorded a total of 108 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.98 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (-11.36% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-53.66% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)

DT6 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Downes Street with total crimes: 11
  • Church Close with total crimes: 6
  • Stonebarrow Lane with total crimes: 5

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 September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences394.98-11.36%
Anti-social behaviour191.80-53.66%
Criminal damage and arson140.88100.00%
Vehicle crime90.65-25.00%
Public order90.42200.00%
Other theft60.42-57.14%
Shoplifting60.28-14.29%
Burglary30.2850.00%
Bicycle theft20.14-33.33%
Drugs10.090.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences446.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour412.0313.89%
Other theft141.897.69%
Vehicle crime120.6533.33%
Criminal damage and arson70.55-56.25%
Shoplifting70.32133.33%
Public order30.32-72.73%
Bicycle theft30.140.00%
Burglary20.14-71.43%
Other crime10.09-50.00%
Robbery10.050.00%
Drugs10.050.00%
Theft from the person10.05-50.00%

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 behaviour476.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences382.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson151.750.00%
Other theft80.690.00%
Vehicle crime60.370.00%
Burglary40.280.00%
Shoplifting40.180.00%
Public order30.180.00%
Bicycle theft20.140.00%
Drugs10.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.050.00%
Other crime10.050.00%
Theft from the person10.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 449 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

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

A total of 313 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202441
July 202436
June 202422
May 202425
April 202414
March 202426
February 202420
January 202418
December 202320
November 202325
October 202347

A total of 110 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202414
July 202413
June 20247
May 202415
April 20246
March 202413
February 20246
January 20247
December 20234
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 91 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
July 20249
June 20244
May 202414
April 20245
March 20245
February 20247
January 20246
December 20236
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 116 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
July 202416
June 20245
May 202415
April 202410
March 20248
February 20244
January 20245
December 202310
November 20237
October 202315

A total of 91 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 202411
June 20249
May 20249
April 202414
March 20248
February 20247
January 20249
December 20237
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243
April 20247
March 20244
February 20247
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Downes Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Church Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Stonebarrow Lane
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Journeys End
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 6. Ash Lane
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 7. St Swithins Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 8. South Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 9. Alexandra Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Arrowfield
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. North Bowood Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Larcombe Lane
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Valley View
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Gore Cross Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 15. Knightstone Rise
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. A3066
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Broad Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 18. St Michael'S Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Quayside
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Swyre Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Forge Orchard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Wittey'S Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Holditch Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Main Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Chideock Hill
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Gardenside
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Abbott'S Wootton Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Atrim Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Pineapple Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1