DT1 2QE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT1 2QE

DT1 2QE, Dorset has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.44 per 1,000 population. This DT1 2QE 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 2QE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT1 2QE, encompassing approximately 2477 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DT1 2QE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cambridge Road with total crimes: 3
  • Wessex Way with total crimes: 1
  • Elizabeth Place with total crimes: 1

DT1 2QE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.4466.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.02-50.00%
Other theft21.210.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%

In July 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 behaviour65.6520.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.42-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.21100.00%
Bicycle theft10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences129.2871.43%
Anti-social behaviour54.84150.00%
Bicycle theft12.020.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.81100.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.04-12.50%
Other theft12.83-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.86700.00%
Other theft23.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.81-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-50.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98.07800.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.6333.33%
Public order41.610.00%
Vehicle crime11.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.40-87.50%
Other crime10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.0560.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.23200.00%
Other crime11.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-66.67%
Other theft10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.25-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour32.0250.00%
Other theft11.210.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.6550.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.63-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.42-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.21-66.67%
Drugs10.400.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.020.00%
Burglary21.210.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20249
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 202412
May 20247
April 20247
March 20248
February 20241
January 20248
December 20235
November 20239
October 20236
September 20236

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
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 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20244
December 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 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

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

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs 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 2QE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cambridge Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Wessex Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Elizabeth Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bridport Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Tinten Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Longmoor Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Wishay Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Castle Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1