ASHLEY ROAD, DT1 2DL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT1 2DL

ASHLEY ROAD, DT1 2DL, Dorset has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.87 per 1,000 population. This DT1 2DL 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 2DL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT1 2DL, encompassing approximately 3055 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DT1 2DL area, explore the DT1 2DL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

DT1 2DL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cromwell Road with total crimes: 4
  • Maumbury Square with total crimes: 4
  • Copper Street with total crimes: 3

ASHLEY ROAD, DT1 2DL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.87200.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.95-25.00%
Shoplifting11.96-66.67%
Robbery10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

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 offences86.22-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour32.620.00%
Shoplifting30.980.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences95.5680.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.9550.00%
Public order10.98-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-66.67%
Burglary10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order56.5525.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.6466.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.98-50.00%
Drugs20.65100.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-80.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime56.8766.67%
Public order41.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.31-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.31-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.98-40.00%
Shoplifting10.980.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.53133.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.96400.00%
Vehicle crime31.64200.00%
Shoplifting10.980.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.96-25.00%
Drugs10.980.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.91200.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.960.00%
Vehicle crime11.310.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.62-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.65100.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.2220.00%
Bicycle theft31.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.98-40.00%
Other theft20.98-60.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-50.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-66.67%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft57.20400.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.64-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.64-28.57%
Vehicle crime31.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.98100.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.33-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.290.00%
Shoplifting21.960.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20248
June 20249
May 20245
April 20243
March 20247
February 20243
January 20244
November 20236
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 1 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

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20246
February 20246
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 14 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 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20244
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

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
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241

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 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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DT1 2DL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cromwell Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 2. Maumbury Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Copper Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Dorchester West
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Dorchester South (Station)
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Weymouth Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Dorchester West (Station)
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 8. B3144
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Dray Horse Yard
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Poets Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1