SOMERLEIGH ROAD, DT1 1AG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT1 1AG

SOMERLEIGH ROAD, DT1 1AG, Dorset has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.90 per 1,000 population. This DT1 1AG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DT1 postcode area, which has experienced 120 crimes and a crime rate of 5.62 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DT1 1AG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT1 1AG, encompassing approximately 3165 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DT1 1AG area, explore the DT1 1AG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-56.52% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

DT1 1AG Crime Hotspots

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

  • High West Street with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Dagmar Road with total crimes: 3

SOMERLEIGH ROAD, DT1 1AG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.9012.50%
Anti-social behaviour105.69-56.52%
Shoplifting53.1666.67%
Public order41.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.26-33.33%
Other theft20.63-33.33%
Burglary20.630.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2318.3243.75%
Violence and sexual offences167.276.67%
Public order45.05-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2650.00%
Other theft30.950.00%
Shoplifting30.95-72.73%
Drugs20.95-33.33%
Burglary20.63100.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1618.9645.45%
Violence and sexual offences155.05-40.00%
Shoplifting114.74450.00%
Public order53.4825.00%
Drugs31.580.00%
Other theft30.95200.00%
Other crime20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-33.33%
Robbery10.630.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.80150.00%
Anti-social behaviour117.90-26.67%
Public order43.48-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.26-70.00%
Shoplifting20.95-88.89%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-75.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1822.1138.46%
Anti-social behaviour155.6915.38%
Violence and sexual offences104.7466.67%
Criminal damage and arson103.16100.00%
Public order83.1614.29%
Vehicle crime42.53-20.00%
Burglary21.260.00%
Other theft10.63-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1316.43160.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.110.00%
Public order74.11600.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.21-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson51.90-28.57%
Vehicle crime51.5825.00%
Other theft21.58-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1315.4818.18%
Violence and sexual offences134.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.11133.33%
Shoplifting52.21-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.58300.00%
Other theft31.2650.00%
Bicycle theft10.950.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.95-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour114.11-15.38%
Shoplifting63.48-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.900.00%
Other theft20.95-33.33%
Public order20.63-33.33%
Drugs10.630.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.1627.27%
Anti-social behaviour134.4285.71%
Shoplifting84.1160.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.53-25.00%
Other theft30.950.00%
Public order30.9550.00%
Burglary20.95-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.69-52.17%
Anti-social behaviour73.48-22.22%
Shoplifting52.2166.67%
Burglary51.58150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.580.00%
Other theft31.26-50.00%
Public order20.95100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.0653.33%
Anti-social behaviour97.27-25.00%
Other theft62.84-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.90100.00%
Bicycle theft31.260.00%
Shoplifting30.95-85.00%
Burglary20.95100.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2018.64-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences156.32-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour124.74-29.41%
Other theft73.79600.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.21-33.33%
Burglary10.63-66.67%
Public order10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2422.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences197.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour176.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.370.00%
Burglary30.950.00%
Bicycle theft20.950.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 198 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202416
July 202415
June 202425
May 202410
April 20246
March 202413
February 202413
January 202414
December 202311
November 202323
October 202315
September 202319

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 202410
April 20245
March 20247
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 170 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202423
July 202416
June 202411
May 202415
April 202413
March 202413
February 202411
January 202413
December 20237
November 20239
October 202312
September 202317

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20237
September 20231

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20248
April 20247
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 123 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.46 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 202411
June 20242
May 202418
April 202413
March 20245
February 20246
January 20248
December 20235
November 20233
October 202320
September 202324

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
September 20231

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DT1 1AG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. High West Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total5
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Dagmar Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Alexandra Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Copper Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. All Saints' Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Durngate Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Colliton Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Alexandra Terrace
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 10. West Walks Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Linden Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. The Bow
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. South Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Supermarket
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Alington Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Great Western Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Westover Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. B3144
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Hop Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Dray Horse Yard
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Maumbury Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1