WIDCOMBE STREET, DT1 3BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT1 3BS

WIDCOMBE STREET, DT1 3BS, Dorset has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.33 per 1,000 population. This DT1 3BS 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 3BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT1 3BS, encompassing approximately 1846 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DT1 3BS area, explore the DT1 3BS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DT1 3BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Ringhill Street with total crimes: 2
  • Tinten Lane with total crimes: 1

WIDCOMBE STREET, DT1 3BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.33-42.86%
Theft from the person12.170.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.50600.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.79-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.080.00%
Other theft10.54-50.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.580.00%
Vehicle crime22.710.00%
Public order21.080.00%
Other theft21.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.080.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.54-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.4225.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.7150.00%
Public order21.62-33.33%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting69.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.2533.33%
Public order32.17200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.62-50.00%
Burglary11.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.42100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.17-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.620.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.50100.00%
Other theft22.170.00%
Burglary21.08100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.08-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.080.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.87-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.620.00%
Shoplifting21.080.00%
Burglary11.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.5075.00%
Other theft33.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.620.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.960.00%
Public order32.17-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.62-71.43%
Vehicle crime21.080.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour710.83-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences43.7933.33%
Public order42.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.17200.00%
Drugs11.620.00%
Other theft10.54-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour99.750.00%
Other theft34.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.620.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20247
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20237
November 20234
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
September 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
February 20242
December 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
November 20233
October 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
January 20242

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 3BS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Ringhill Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Tinten Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Wadebridge Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Chetcombe Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Bowes-Lyon Place
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1