THE PADDOCK, BH16 5SY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH16 5SY

THE PADDOCK, BH16 5SY, Dorset has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.97 per 1,000 population. This BH16 5SY 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 5SY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH16 5SY, encompassing approximately 3018 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BH16 5SY area, explore the BH16 5SY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-80.00% decrease)

BH16 5SY 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
  • Bell Heather Close with total crimes: 2

THE PADDOCK, BH16 5SY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.97-12.50%
Public order22.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-80.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.33-50.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.29-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour52.65-16.67%
Shoplifting21.66-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.94-15.38%
Shoplifting93.64200.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.990.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.2844.44%
Shoplifting34.31-91.43%
Anti-social behaviour30.9950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Vehicle crime20.66100.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

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
Shoplifting3517.231650.00%
Violence and sexual offences911.5980.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66100.00%
Vehicle crime10.66-50.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.64-28.57%
Vehicle crime21.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66100.00%
Shoplifting20.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.29250.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.32300.00%
Shoplifting21.33-83.33%
Burglary20.660.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting125.30300.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.98-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-66.67%
Other theft10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.96-12.50%
Vehicle crime42.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.33200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.990.00%
Shoplifting30.990.00%
Public order10.990.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.31100.00%
Burglary12.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.98-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.33-50.00%
Public order20.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.66-50.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences106.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.310.00%
Shoplifting31.330.00%
Vehicle crime20.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20246
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 202411
June 202413
May 20249
April 20245
March 20247
February 20242
January 20247
December 20238
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20244
November 20231
October 20232

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 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BH16 5SY 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. Bell Heather Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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
  • 10. Doussie Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Ash Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1