DT1 1WP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT1 1WP

DT1 1WP, Dorset has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.13 per 1,000 population. This DT1 1WP 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 1WP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT1 1WP, encompassing approximately 3508 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DT1 1WP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cromwell Road with total crimes: 4
  • Copper Street with total crimes: 3
  • Icen Way with total crimes: 2

DT1 1WP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.13166.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.28-37.50%
Burglary21.420.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.2714.29%
Anti-social behaviour32.28-40.00%
Public order20.85100.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.8475.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.990.00%
Public order11.42-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.7025.00%
Public order51.4225.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.4233.33%
Vehicle crime21.14-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.57-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson46.550.00%
Public order41.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.1433.33%
Other theft31.1450.00%
Vehicle crime30.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.85-40.00%
Shoplifting10.850.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.1366.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.420.00%
Vehicle crime31.14200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.850.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.99-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.85-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.71150.00%
Vehicle crime11.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.28-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.27350.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.56-20.00%
Bicycle theft31.140.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Other theft10.57-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-75.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.41-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.420.00%
Other theft41.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.14-81.82%
Criminal damage and arson20.57100.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.28-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.130.00%
Shoplifting22.280.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20246
November 20234
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20248
June 20247
May 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20239
October 20232
September 202311

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20244
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

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
May 20241
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 1 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

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 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 1WP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cromwell Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 2. Copper Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Icen Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Linden Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Dorchester South (Station)
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. York Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. B3144
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Dray Horse Yard
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Standfast Walk
    Total1
    Shoplifting1