BA21 5BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA21 5BY

BA21 5BY, Dorset has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.74 per 1,000 population. This BA21 5BY 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 5BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA21 5BY, encompassing approximately 208 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 5BY 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 5BY 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
Shoplifting328.7450.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.790.00%
Other theft14.79-50.00%

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
Shoplifting247.90-75.00%
Other theft29.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences19.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.790.00%
Burglary14.790.00%
Drugs14.790.00%
Other crime14.790.00%
Possession of weapons14.790.00%

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
Shoplifting862.2733.33%
Public order338.32200.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.37-66.67%
Theft from the person14.790.00%

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 offences7129.320.00%
Shoplifting633.53-45.45%
Other theft428.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour319.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson314.370.00%
Burglary214.37100.00%
Vehicle crime19.580.00%
Public order14.790.00%

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
Shoplifting1176.6483.33%
Other theft252.690.00%
Burglary19.580.00%
Other crime14.790.00%
Public order14.790.00%

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
Shoplifting652.69-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences228.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour29.580.00%
Drugs19.580.00%

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
Shoplifting762.2716.67%
Other theft333.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences214.370.00%
Public order19.580.00%

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
Shoplifting638.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour128.74-50.00%
Public order14.79-50.00%

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 behaviour233.530.00%
Public order29.58100.00%
Violence and sexual offences29.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson19.580.00%

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
Shoplifting976.64-30.77%
Violence and sexual offences243.11100.00%
Other theft29.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson19.580.00%
Public order14.790.00%
Vehicle crime14.79-50.00%

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
Shoplifting1386.22333.33%
Anti-social behaviour262.27-71.43%
Vehicle crime29.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences19.580.00%

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 behaviour767.06133.33%
Shoplifting333.53-72.73%
Public order314.370.00%
Burglary114.370.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1186.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour352.690.00%
Robbery214.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences19.580.00%
Other theft14.790.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 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
September 20233

A total of 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 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
September 202311

A total of 19 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 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
September 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 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
September 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 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
May 20241

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 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 13 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 13 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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BA21 5BY 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