SOUTH WALKS ROAD, DT1 1DX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT1 1DX

SOUTH WALKS ROAD, DT1 1DX, Dorset has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.77 per 1,000 population. This DT1 1DX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DT1 postcode area, which has experienced 162 crimes and a crime rate of 7.58 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DT1 1DX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT1 1DX, encompassing approximately 3757 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (4.55% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (35.71% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

DT1 1DX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Salisbury Street with total crimes: 10
  • Durngate Street with total crimes: 7
  • High West Street with total crimes: 6

SOUTH WALKS ROAD, DT1 1DX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2316.774.55%
Violence and sexual offences196.1235.71%
Public order55.06-50.00%
Other theft31.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8050.00%
Drugs30.8050.00%
Shoplifting20.80-75.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2217.3046.67%
Violence and sexual offences145.86-26.32%
Public order103.7366.67%
Shoplifting82.66300.00%
Other theft32.13200.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-33.33%
Drugs20.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.31216.67%
Anti-social behaviour155.060.00%
Public order63.99-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.60-57.14%
Shoplifting20.80-88.89%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

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
Shoplifting1817.3038.46%
Anti-social behaviour154.7936.36%
Public order103.9966.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.6616.67%
Violence and sexual offences61.86-14.29%
Drugs21.60100.00%
Possession of weapons20.530.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-80.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1313.84225.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.4610.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.930.00%
Public order61.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.60-40.00%
Vehicle crime51.60150.00%
Other theft21.33-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1010.6511.11%
Anti-social behaviour102.6625.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.66-53.33%
Other theft41.86300.00%
Shoplifting41.06-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

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 offences1511.987.14%
Criminal damage and arson93.99125.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.40-11.11%
Shoplifting62.13-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.60100.00%
Public order20.53100.00%
Other theft10.53-50.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.1827.27%
Anti-social behaviour93.7380.00%
Shoplifting82.4060.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.1333.33%
Other theft21.06-33.33%
Burglary20.53-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Public order10.27-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.58-47.62%
Shoplifting52.93150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.33-50.00%
Burglary51.33150.00%
Public order31.330.00%
Other theft30.80-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.80-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.3175.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.59-28.57%
Other theft52.66-16.67%
Bicycle theft41.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.0633.33%
Shoplifting21.06-90.48%
Burglary20.53100.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2116.24-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour145.59-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences123.73-42.86%
Other theft63.19200.00%
Vehicle crime31.60200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.800.00%
Burglary10.80-66.67%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2419.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences216.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour165.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.260.00%
Burglary30.800.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Bicycle theft20.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 158 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202423
July 202422
June 202415
May 202415
April 202411
March 202410
February 20248
January 20249
December 20235
November 202310
October 202314
September 202316

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 202414
June 202419
May 20246
April 20247
March 20247
February 202415
January 202414
December 202311
November 202321
October 202312
September 202321

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20247
April 20246
March 202410
February 20249
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 3 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
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 202410
June 20246
May 202410
April 20246
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
September 20232

A total of 113 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20248
June 20242
May 202418
April 202413
March 20244
February 20246
January 20248
December 20235
November 20232
October 202321
September 202324

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 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 20241
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20234
September 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Salisbury Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Durngate Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 3. High West Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Cromwell Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 6. Maumbury Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Alexandra Terrace
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. South Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Copper Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Icen Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Linden Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Channons Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 13. High East Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Dorchester South (Station)
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. York Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Friary Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. The Bow
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Alington Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Westover Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. New Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. B3144
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Dray Horse Yard
    Total1
    Burglary1