WESSEX ROAD, DT1 2FH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT1 2FH

WESSEX ROAD, DT1 2FH, Dorset has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.84 per 1,000 population. This DT1 2FH 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 2FH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT1 2FH, encompassing approximately 2925 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DT1 2FH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hawthorn Close with total crimes: 5
  • Hospital with total crimes: 5
  • Dagmar Road with total crimes: 3

WESSEX ROAD, DT1 2FH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.848.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.44-57.14%
Other crime11.030.00%
Other theft10.34-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.2871.43%
Anti-social behaviour74.1075.00%
Other theft62.39500.00%
Shoplifting32.0550.00%
Vehicle crime31.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.03-80.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.55-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.39400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.71-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.370.00%
Bicycle theft21.03100.00%
Shoplifting20.680.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.8936.36%
Anti-social behaviour55.13150.00%
Other theft21.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.86450.00%
Vehicle crime33.76-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.030.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.68100.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime43.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.370.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.68-84.62%
Anti-social behaviour10.68-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.50160.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.44100.00%
Other theft20.68-60.00%
Public order10.68-50.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In February 2024, 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 theft54.44400.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.71-50.00%
Public order21.71-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.68-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.89-16.67%
Burglary43.420.00%
Public order31.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.030.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.68-33.33%
Other crime10.680.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.8620.00%
Burglary44.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.37200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.030.00%
Other theft20.680.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.47-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson23.420.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-83.33%
Drugs10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.8918.18%
Anti-social behaviour64.44200.00%
Other theft32.05-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.030.00%
Public order10.68-50.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.520.00%
Other theft43.760.00%
Public order21.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20244
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20236
September 20232

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 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
July 20247
June 202415
May 202411
April 20242
March 202413
February 20245
January 202410
December 202312
November 202310
October 202313
September 202311

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

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
May 20241

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
March 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
January 20244
December 20234
September 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
May 20243
April 20244
January 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hawthorn Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Hospital
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Dagmar Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Prospect Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Louise Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Cowley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Alice Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1