COPPER STREET, DT1 1GN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT1 1GN

COPPER STREET, DT1 1GN, Dorset has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.78 per 1,000 population. This DT1 1GN 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 1GN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT1 1GN, encompassing approximately 3339 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

DT1 1GN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Cromwell Road with total crimes: 4
  • Maumbury Square with total crimes: 4

COPPER STREET, DT1 1GN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1510.78150.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.49-18.18%
Public order32.6950.00%
Shoplifting20.90-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60100.00%
Burglary20.60100.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences119.58-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour63.29-25.00%
Shoplifting41.80300.00%
Other theft31.20200.00%
Other crime20.900.00%
Public order20.60-33.33%
Burglary10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.28116.67%
Anti-social behaviour83.8933.33%
Public order32.40-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.90-57.14%
Bicycle theft10.900.00%
Shoplifting10.30-93.33%
Burglary10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1514.0736.36%
Public order74.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.1040.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.10-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.8050.00%
Drugs21.80100.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-80.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1113.18120.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.29-23.08%
Public order72.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.10-16.67%
Vehicle crime51.5025.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.50-60.00%
Other theft11.20-66.67%
Drugs10.300.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1312.8844.44%
Violence and sexual offences103.8925.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.99500.00%
Shoplifting51.800.00%
Vehicle crime41.50300.00%
Other theft31.200.00%
Robbery10.900.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98.0812.50%
Violence and sexual offences82.69-33.33%
Shoplifting52.40-28.57%
Public order11.500.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.18200.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.59100.00%
Shoplifting72.40250.00%
Burglary22.10100.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.09-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour41.20-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.200.00%
Shoplifting20.90100.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Burglary10.60-66.67%
Other theft10.30-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.2857.14%
Anti-social behaviour53.29-44.44%
Other theft41.50-50.00%
Bicycle theft31.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9050.00%
Burglary30.900.00%
Shoplifting10.90-94.44%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1814.37-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour95.39-30.77%
Other theft82.69700.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.40-46.15%
Vehicle crime32.10200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.90-33.33%
Theft from the person10.600.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2216.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour136.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences133.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 20246
June 20248
May 20246
April 202410
March 202413
February 20249
January 20248
December 20234
November 20235
October 20239
September 202313

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202411
June 202413
May 20246
April 20244
March 202410
February 20248
January 202412
December 20234
November 202311
October 20237
September 202313

A total of 93 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 202415
April 202411
March 20245
February 20245
January 20247
December 20232
November 20231
October 202318
September 202322

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20247
April 20247
February 20241
January 20241
December 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
March 20241

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20247
April 20245
March 20246
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241

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 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20238
September 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
February 20241
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

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

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Cromwell Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 3. Maumbury Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Alexandra Terrace
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. South Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Copper Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Linden Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Dorchester West
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Dorchester South (Station)
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Weymouth Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. York Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Dorchester West (Station)
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Westover Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. New Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. B3144
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Dray Horse Yard
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Poets Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1