MOORLAND CRESCENT, BH16 5LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH16 5LB

MOORLAND CRESCENT, BH16 5LB, Dorset has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.45 per 1,000 population. This BH16 5LB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BH16 postcode area, which has experienced 84 crimes and a crime rate of 5.17 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BH16 5LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH16 5LB, encompassing approximately 2697 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-80.00% decrease)

BH16 5LB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dorchester Road with total crimes: 3
  • Franklyn Close with total crimes: 2
  • Sea View Road with total crimes: 1

MOORLAND CRESCENT, BH16 5LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.4525.00%
Public order21.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.37-66.67%
Other theft10.370.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.93-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences41.85-50.00%
Shoplifting31.48-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.110.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-66.67%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting911.12200.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.34-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour82.9760.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.9750.00%
Burglary11.110.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.1255.56%
Anti-social behaviour55.19150.00%
Shoplifting31.85-91.43%
Criminal damage and arson21.11100.00%
Public order10.74-50.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3520.021650.00%
Violence and sexual offences912.97200.00%
Other theft23.340.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74100.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.45-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.110.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Shoplifting20.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-75.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.5620.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.480.00%
Shoplifting20.74-83.33%
Public order10.740.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting126.67300.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.45-16.67%
Other theft11.850.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.15-25.00%
Vehicle crime42.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.48300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4850.00%
Shoplifting31.110.00%
Burglary11.11-50.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.82700.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.97100.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.59-50.00%
Public order21.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.37-90.91%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.080.00%
Vehicle crime32.220.00%
Shoplifting31.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20248
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20248
June 202414
May 20249
April 20243
March 20246
February 20245
January 20246
December 20238
November 20231
October 202311

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20249
June 20243
May 202435
April 20242
March 20242
February 202412
January 20243
October 20233

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20244
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BH16 5LB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Dorchester Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Franklyn Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Sea View Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Purbeck Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Pinewood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Stuart Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Moorland Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. The Crossways
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Ballam Close
    Total1
    Other theft1