DT8 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT8

DT8, Dorset has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.46 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this DT8 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around DT8, encompassing approximately 6171 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DT8 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crabb'S Barn Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Flaxfield Road with total crimes: 1
  • Woodswater Lane with total crimes: 1

DT8 Crime Map

Postcodes in DT8

The postcode district are associated with the DT8, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The DT8 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 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences61.4650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.97100.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.59300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.6550.00%
Shoplifting30.4950.00%
Other theft20.49-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.160.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft31.94200.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.320.00%
Shoplifting20.32100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.32-87.50%
Vehicle crime10.16-75.00%
Burglary10.160.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences82.75-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.30300.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.65-33.33%
Other theft10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.160.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences123.0871.43%
Anti-social behaviour31.940.00%
Public order20.49100.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.160.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72.5940.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.49200.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.160.00%
Other theft10.160.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.27-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson30.8150.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.160.00%
Other crime10.16-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences92.59-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.460.00%
Other crime20.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.16-75.00%
Other theft10.160.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.7342.86%
Anti-social behaviour41.620.00%
Vehicle crime30.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Public order20.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Burglary10.160.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72.1116.67%
Other theft31.1350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49-50.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.24-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.97200.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.9733.33%
Public order20.65100.00%
Other theft20.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.0825.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.62200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.49-50.00%
Other theft20.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.160.00%

In September 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 offences82.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.300.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20241
June 20248
May 202412
April 20247
March 20245
February 20249
January 202410
December 20237
November 20236
October 202310
September 20238

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
November 20236
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DT8 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Crabb'S Barn Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Flaxfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Woodswater Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. St James
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Eggardon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Barnes Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Manor Vale
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Meadowside
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1