DT1 1SW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT1 1SW

DT1 1SW, Dorset has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.25 per 1,000 population. This DT1 1SW 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 1SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT1 1SW, encompassing approximately 1538 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DT1 1SW area, explore the DT1 1SW Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the DT1 1SW area, visit the DT1 1SW House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

DT1 1SW Crime Hotspots

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

  • High West Street with total crimes: 7
  • Hawthorn Close with total crimes: 5
  • Hospital with total crimes: 5

DT1 1SW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences1216.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.80-45.45%
Other theft23.90-50.00%
Public order21.30100.00%
Other crime11.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1223.40100.00%
Anti-social behaviour117.8083.33%
Other theft47.15300.00%
Shoplifting32.6050.00%
Vehicle crime31.95-25.00%
Public order11.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-66.67%
Burglary10.650.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour616.2550.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.90-53.85%
Vehicle crime43.90300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.6050.00%
Shoplifting21.950.00%
Public order11.300.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.601200.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.45-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.600.00%
Shoplifting21.300.00%
Public order11.30-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.65-50.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour59.7566.67%
Public order33.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.950.00%
Vehicle crime21.30-50.00%
Burglary11.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.65-50.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime49.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.60200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.95-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.30100.00%
Shoplifting21.300.00%
Bicycle theft11.300.00%
Burglary10.650.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.75-40.00%
Public order23.900.00%
Other theft21.30-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.300.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-50.00%
Robbery10.650.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.350.00%
Other theft46.500.00%
Public order22.60-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.3511.11%
Public order36.500.00%
Vehicle crime21.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.30100.00%
Shoplifting11.300.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.85100.00%
Other theft21.30100.00%
Shoplifting11.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.100.00%
Robbery25.850.00%
Other theft11.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.05-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.850.00%
Other theft21.950.00%
Burglary11.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Public order10.65-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.300.00%
Public order36.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.950.00%
Other theft21.950.00%
Bicycle theft11.300.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 20246
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
July 20246
June 202413
May 20241
April 20242
March 20246
February 202410
January 202410
December 20239
November 20239
October 20239
September 202310

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. High West Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Hawthorn Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Hospital
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Prospect Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. West Walks Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Alington Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Westover Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1