DT1 1AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT1 1AZ

DT1 1AZ, Dorset has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.13 per 1,000 population. This DT1 1AZ 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 1AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT1 1AZ, encompassing approximately 2907 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (5.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-47.62% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

DT1 1AZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • High West Street with total crimes: 7
  • Salisbury Street with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

DT1 1AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.135.56%
Anti-social behaviour116.53-47.62%
Shoplifting53.7866.67%
Public order31.72-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.030.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Other theft10.34-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2120.29-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences187.2228.57%
Other theft46.1933.33%
Public order41.38-55.56%
Shoplifting31.38-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.030.00%
Drugs20.69-33.33%
Burglary20.690.00%
Robbery10.690.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2423.3950.00%
Violence and sexual offences148.25-33.33%
Shoplifting94.82200.00%
Public order93.1050.00%
Drugs33.100.00%
Other theft31.030.00%
Other crime21.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-33.33%
Robbery10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2118.23162.50%
Anti-social behaviour167.220.00%
Public order65.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.06-57.14%
Shoplifting31.03-83.33%
Bicycle theft11.030.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-66.67%
Burglary10.34-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1822.3638.46%
Anti-social behaviour166.1933.33%
Violence and sexual offences85.5033.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.7575.00%
Public order62.4120.00%
Vehicle crime32.06-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.030.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-66.67%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1316.51225.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.4720.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.13-14.29%
Public order52.06400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.72-42.86%
Vehicle crime41.38100.00%
Other theft31.380.00%
Bicycle theft11.030.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1012.7342.86%
Violence and sexual offences73.44-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.41-22.22%
Shoplifting42.41-33.33%
Other theft31.3850.00%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.487.14%
Criminal damage and arson95.1680.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.10-12.50%
Shoplifting62.41-25.00%
Other theft22.060.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Public order20.69-33.33%
Burglary10.69-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.4816.67%
Anti-social behaviour84.8233.33%
Shoplifting82.7560.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.7525.00%
Public order31.7250.00%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Other theft20.69-33.33%
Burglary20.69-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.73-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.13-45.45%
Shoplifting52.0666.67%
Burglary51.72150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.720.00%
Other theft31.38-50.00%
Public order21.030.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.5425.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.88-26.67%
Other theft63.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.0633.33%
Bicycle theft31.380.00%
Shoplifting31.03-85.00%
Burglary21.03100.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2022.01-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences166.88-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour155.507.14%
Other theft65.16500.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.060.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%
Burglary10.34-75.00%
Public order10.34-66.67%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

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
Shoplifting2424.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences198.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour146.530.00%
Burglary44.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.380.00%
Public order31.030.00%
Bicycle theft21.030.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 189 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202418
July 202414
June 202421
May 20248
April 20246
March 20247
February 202415
January 202414
December 202312
November 202320
October 202316
September 202319

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20247
April 20244
March 20247
February 20249
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 171 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202421
July 202424
June 202416
May 202416
April 202412
March 202410
February 20247
January 20248
December 20236
November 202311
October 202315
September 202314

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20249
June 20246
May 20246
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 121 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20249
June 20243
May 202418
April 202413
March 20244
February 20246
January 20248
December 20235
November 20233
October 202320
September 202324

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 4 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
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
May 20242
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. High West Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Salisbury Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total5
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
  • 4. All Saints' Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Durngate Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. High East Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Colliton Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Alexandra Terrace
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 9. West Walks Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Linden Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Channons Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Friary Hill
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. The Bow
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. South Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Supermarket
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Alington Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Great Western Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Westover Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. B3144
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Hop Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Dray Horse Yard
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1