BA21 5BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA21 5BW

BA21 5BW, Dorset has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 41.41 per 1,000 population. This BA21 5BW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BA21 postcode area, which has experienced 255 crimes and a crime rate of 7.18 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BA21 5BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA21 5BW, encompassing approximately 144 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BA21 5BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Compton Road with total crimes: 3
  • Leaze Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1

BA21 5BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting341.4150.00%
Anti-social behaviour120.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences16.900.00%
Other theft16.90-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting269.02-75.00%
Other theft213.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.900.00%
Burglary16.900.00%
Drugs16.900.00%
Other crime16.900.00%
Possession of weapons16.900.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting889.7233.33%
Public order355.21200.00%
Anti-social behaviour120.71-66.67%
Theft from the person16.900.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7186.350.00%
Shoplifting648.31-45.45%
Other theft441.41100.00%
Anti-social behaviour327.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson320.710.00%
Burglary220.71100.00%
Vehicle crime113.800.00%
Public order16.900.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting11110.4383.33%
Other theft275.920.00%
Burglary113.800.00%
Other crime16.900.00%
Public order16.900.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting675.92-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences241.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour213.800.00%
Drugs113.800.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting789.7216.67%
Other theft348.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences220.710.00%
Public order113.800.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting655.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour141.41-50.00%
Public order16.90-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour248.310.00%
Public order213.80100.00%
Violence and sexual offences213.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.800.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting9110.43-30.77%
Violence and sexual offences262.12100.00%
Other theft213.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.800.00%
Public order16.900.00%
Vehicle crime16.90-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting13124.23333.33%
Anti-social behaviour289.72-71.43%
Vehicle crime213.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.800.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour796.630.00%
Shoplifting348.310.00%
Public order320.710.00%
Burglary120.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 74 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20248
June 20246
May 202411
April 20246
March 20247
February 20246
December 20239
November 202313
October 20233

A total of 18 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20247
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20242
March 20243
December 20232

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
May 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BA21 5BW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Compton Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Leaze Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Flushing Meadow
    Total1
    Other theft1