DT7 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT7

DT7, Dorset has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.70 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this DT7 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around DT7, encompassing approximately 5457 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

DT7 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Applebee Way with total crimes: 4
  • North Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Higher Lane with total crimes: 2

DT7 Crime Map

Postcodes in DT7

The postcode district are associated with the DT7, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The DT7 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 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.7066.67%
Other theft102.7566.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.83-50.00%
Burglary40.9233.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.73-40.00%
Public order30.55-40.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Drugs10.18-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour109.35100.00%
Violence and sexual offences91.8350.00%
Other theft61.65200.00%
Vehicle crime51.10150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.9225.00%
Public order50.9266.67%
Burglary30.920.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Robbery20.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.95-64.71%
Anti-social behaviour51.10-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.9233.33%
Public order30.7350.00%
Burglary30.5550.00%
Vehicle crime20.55-60.00%
Other theft20.37-33.33%
Other crime10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.9821.43%
Anti-social behaviour153.12200.00%
Vehicle crime52.750.00%
Other theft30.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.55-57.14%
Public order20.550.00%
Burglary20.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.4155.56%
Criminal damage and arson72.5740.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.2825.00%
Other theft30.92-25.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Burglary20.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.95-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.650.00%
Other theft40.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.73-42.86%
Burglary20.730.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.6725.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.83250.00%
Shoplifting11.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Public order10.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.48-20.00%
Burglary51.47400.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.920.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-50.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Other theft10.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences102.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Burglary10.18-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences102.5711.11%
Public order21.830.00%
Burglary20.37100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.0312.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.650.00%
Other theft40.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Burglary10.18-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.8560.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.4733.33%
Public order20.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.37100.00%
Burglary20.37100.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.18-50.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.920.00%
Shoplifting20.550.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Other theft10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20249
July 20246
June 202417
May 202414
April 20249
March 202410
February 20248
January 202410
December 202310
November 20239
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
February 20241
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 20245
June 202415
May 20245
April 20244
March 20247
February 20242
January 20242
November 20234
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20247
April 20245
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20245
January 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DT7 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Applebee Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. North Avenue
    Total3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Higher Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Kemp'S Lane
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 5. Church Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Hill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Kingsway
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Lyme Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 9. Thornton Pearn Rise
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Gore Lane
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 11. Masters Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Lime Kiln Lane
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 13. East Cliff
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Langmoor Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Avenue Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Windsor Terrace
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Staples Terrace
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Fairfield Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Bayview Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. B3165
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Springhill Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Hill Rise Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Ware Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1