MILFORD ROAD, DT1 2LG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT1 2LG

MILFORD ROAD, DT1 2LG, Dorset has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.81 per 1,000 population. This DT1 2LG 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 2LG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT1 2LG, encompassing approximately 3458 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

DT1 2LG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 10
  • Hawthorn Close with total crimes: 4
  • Cambridge Road with total crimes: 3

MILFORD ROAD, DT1 2LG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.60-25.00%
Other theft41.73300.00%
Shoplifting31.1650.00%
Vehicle crime30.87200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.87-75.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.38-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour82.6033.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.31300.00%
Shoplifting21.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.5461.54%
Anti-social behaviour66.07100.00%
Other theft21.73-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.10160.00%
Other theft43.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8750.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.05-64.29%
Vehicle crime41.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.16-33.33%
Other theft20.580.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.78180.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.050.00%
Other theft20.87-50.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.91-64.29%
Public order41.4533.33%
Other theft41.16300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.87-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.5427.27%
Criminal damage and arson44.050.00%
Burglary41.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.16-25.00%
Public order30.87200.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.07-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour43.18100.00%
Burglary41.160.00%
Public order11.160.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.6545.45%
Criminal damage and arson34.6350.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87-60.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.23-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour53.1866.67%
Other theft51.45150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.45100.00%
Public order10.58-50.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.050.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20248
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
February 20241
January 20244
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 142 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20249
June 202421
May 202413
April 20245
March 202414
February 20245
January 202414
December 202311
November 202316
October 202311
September 202314

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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
January 20242
September 20231

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 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
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 3 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
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 2 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
January 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total10
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Hawthorn Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Cambridge Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Poundbury Crescent
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Mountain Ash Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Wessex Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Elizabeth Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bridport Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Castle Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Queen'S Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Olga Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Dagmar Road
    Total1
    Other theft1