HIGHDOWN AVENUE, DT1 3WF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT1 3WF

HIGHDOWN AVENUE, DT1 3WF, Dorset has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.07 per 1,000 population. This DT1 3WF 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 3WF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT1 3WF, encompassing approximately 2936 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DT1 3WF area, explore the DT1 3WF Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the DT1 3WF area, visit the DT1 3WF House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

DT1 3WF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Evershot Walk with total crimes: 2
  • Billingsmoor Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Stowcastle Street with total crimes: 1

HIGHDOWN AVENUE, DT1 3WF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.0750.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.02200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.02-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.77-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.04-66.67%
Other theft20.68100.00%
Theft from the person10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.13350.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.07-45.45%
Other theft12.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour115.7983.33%
Violence and sexual offences23.75-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In May 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 offences95.7980.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.0750.00%
Public order12.04-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting67.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.04-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour41.70-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.360.00%
Public order21.020.00%
Other theft10.680.00%

In March 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 offences98.17125.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.07-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.04-57.14%
Public order21.020.00%
Vehicle crime20.68100.00%
Burglary10.68-50.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.86166.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.72600.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.38-33.33%
Burglary21.360.00%
Public order20.68100.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences65.79-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour32.040.00%
Burglary21.02100.00%
Shoplifting20.680.00%
Other theft10.68-50.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.77-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour32.3850.00%
Other theft21.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.72-66.67%
Public order20.68-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-50.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.8114.29%
Anti-social behaviour62.72-53.85%
Public order32.04200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.020.00%
Drugs10.680.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour137.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.430.00%
Burglary12.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 202411
May 20246
April 20244
March 20246
February 20248
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236
September 202313

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20247
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20249
June 20242
May 20249
April 20245
March 20249
February 20244
January 20246
December 20237
November 20238
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
November 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DT1 3WF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Evershot Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Billingsmoor Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 3. Stowcastle Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Cambridge Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Vickery Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Bowes-Lyon Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1