SP5 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SP5

SP5, Dorset has recorded a total of 89 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.91 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this SP5 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around SP5, encompassing approximately 22760 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-8.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (17) incidents (466.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (112.50% increase)

SP5 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 7
  • Petersfinger Farm with total crimes: 4
  • Clearbury View with total crimes: 3

SP5 Crime Map

Postcodes in SP5

The postcode district are associated with the SP5, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The SP5 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 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences233.91-8.00%
Criminal damage and arson171.01466.67%
Anti-social behaviour170.75112.50%
Burglary110.75175.00%
Vehicle crime90.48350.00%
Public order60.40-45.45%
Other theft50.26-16.67%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences252.94-13.79%
Public order111.1010.00%
Anti-social behaviour80.48-52.94%
Other theft60.35-33.33%
Other crime60.260.00%
Burglary40.26-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.18-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.13-77.78%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%
Shoplifting10.040.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences294.31-27.50%
Anti-social behaviour171.2741.67%
Burglary120.75-25.00%
Public order100.5366.67%
Other theft90.44125.00%
Vehicle crime90.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.4014.29%
Drugs20.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%
Shoplifting10.040.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences404.31-21.57%
Burglary161.76100.00%
Anti-social behaviour120.7020.00%
Vehicle crime90.53350.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.40-50.00%
Public order60.31-14.29%
Possession of weapons40.260.00%
Other theft40.18-33.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences514.61155.00%
Criminal damage and arson142.24-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour100.62-44.44%
Burglary80.44-33.33%
Public order70.350.00%
Other theft60.31-14.29%
Other crime60.2650.00%
Vehicle crime20.26-90.48%
Drugs10.090.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime214.83162.50%
Violence and sexual offences200.92-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour180.8812.50%
Criminal damage and arson150.7915.38%
Burglary120.66-40.00%
Other theft70.5316.67%
Public order70.3175.00%
Other crime40.31300.00%
Shoplifting40.18300.00%
Possession of weapons20.18100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences354.6659.09%
Burglary201.5425.00%
Anti-social behaviour160.8823.08%
Criminal damage and arson130.7062.50%
Vehicle crime80.57-27.27%
Other theft60.350.00%
Public order40.260.00%
Other crime10.18-66.67%
Drugs10.04-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.040.00%
Shoplifting10.04-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences224.00-26.67%
Burglary160.97-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour130.70-45.83%
Vehicle crime110.57-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson80.4814.29%
Other theft60.350.00%
Drugs40.26300.00%
Public order40.18-33.33%
Shoplifting40.18100.00%
Other crime30.18-25.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences305.18-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour241.32100.00%
Burglary201.0525.00%
Vehicle crime140.88-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson70.62-46.15%
Other theft60.31-45.45%
Public order60.26200.00%
Other crime40.26300.00%
Possession of weapons20.18100.00%
Shoplifting20.09-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%
Drugs10.040.00%
Robbery10.040.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences355.1040.00%
Vehicle crime181.5480.00%
Burglary160.79-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson130.70-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour120.57-50.00%
Other theft110.5310.00%
Shoplifting50.4866.67%
Theft from the person20.220.00%
Public order20.09-33.33%
Other crime10.09-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.040.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences254.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour241.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson171.050.00%
Burglary170.750.00%
Vehicle crime100.750.00%
Other theft100.440.00%
Public order30.440.00%
Shoplifting30.130.00%
Other crime20.130.00%
Drugs20.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 122 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20243
July 20248
June 20247
May 202414
April 202415
March 202413
February 20248
January 20247
December 202313
November 202317

A total of 335 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202425
July 202429
June 202440
May 202451
April 202420
March 202435
February 202422
January 202430
December 202335
November 202325

A total of 171 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20248
July 202417
June 202412
May 202410
April 202418
March 202416
February 202413
January 202424
December 202312
November 202324

A total of 152 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
July 202412
June 202416
May 20248
April 202412
March 202420
February 202416
January 202420
December 202316
November 202317

A total of 113 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
July 20249
June 20249
May 20242
April 202421
March 20248
February 202411
January 202414
December 202318
November 202310

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20249
June 20244
May 20246
April 20247
March 20246
February 20246
January 20246
December 202311
November 202310

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 202410
June 20246
May 20247
April 20247
March 20244
February 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
May 20246
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SP5 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hospital
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Petersfinger Farm
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Clearbury View
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. The Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Latchmoor Drove
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Queenwood Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 7. Ramshill Drove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 8. North Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. The Withies
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Manor Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 11. Butlers Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 12. East Dean Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 13. Holbury Lane
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 14. Hillside Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Collingwood Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Canalside
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Southampton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Clarendon Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Church Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 20. Oakley Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Quidham Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Stock Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Lyndhurst Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Red Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Glebe Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Townsend
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Chapel Hill
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Grimstead Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Matrons Cottages
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Sparkes Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1