CAMBRIDGE ROAD, DT1 2JG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT1 2JG

CAMBRIDGE ROAD, DT1 2JG, Dorset has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.07 per 1,000 population. This DT1 2JG 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 2JG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT1 2JG, encompassing approximately 3110 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

DT1 2JG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 10
  • Cambridge Road with total crimes: 3
  • Poundbury Crescent with total crimes: 2

CAMBRIDGE ROAD, DT1 2JG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.0714.29%
Anti-social behaviour42.57-50.00%
Other theft41.29300.00%
Vehicle crime31.29200.00%
Shoplifting20.960.00%
Burglary10.640.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.4033.33%
Violence and sexual offences72.57-58.82%
Criminal damage and arson42.25100.00%
Bicycle theft11.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.3241.67%
Anti-social behaviour65.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.93-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Other theft10.32-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.3671.43%
Other theft43.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.29200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9650.00%
Possession of weapons10.960.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.47-50.00%
Vehicle crime42.25300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.290.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-50.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.40133.33%
Other theft24.50-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-33.33%
Burglary10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.68300.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.57-62.50%
Public order51.9366.67%
Other theft41.61300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.29-25.00%
Other crime10.960.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.3277.78%
Criminal damage and arson45.14300.00%
Public order31.29200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.96-50.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.79-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.89100.00%
Burglary21.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.11114.29%
Anti-social behaviour24.82-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-50.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.43-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.25-20.00%
Other theft41.29300.00%
Public order21.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-33.33%
Drugs10.640.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.610.00%
Burglary20.960.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20248
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20248
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20247
June 202417
May 202412
April 20247
March 202414
February 20246
January 202416
December 20239
November 202315
October 20237
September 202312

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
September 20232

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
June 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20245
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total10
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Cambridge Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Poundbury Crescent
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Wessex Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Elizabeth Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bridport Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Longmoor Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Wishay Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Castle Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1