DT2 0AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT2 0AZ

DT2 0AZ, Dorset has recorded a total of 4 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.96 per 1,000 population. This DT2 0AZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DT2 postcode area, which has experienced 83 crimes and a crime rate of 3.19 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DT2 0AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT2 0AZ, encompassing approximately 125 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DT2 0AZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dorchester Road with total crimes: 3
  • Maiden Newton with total crimes: 1

DT2 0AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting131.960.00%
Other theft17.990.00%
Public order17.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences17.990.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft123.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences17.99-50.00%
Shoplifting17.990.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences247.94100.00%
Criminal damage and arson115.980.00%
Public order17.990.00%
Possession of weapons17.990.00%
Robbery17.990.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences123.970.00%
Other theft17.99-50.00%
Shoplifting17.990.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft231.960.00%
Burglary115.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences17.990.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour17.990.00%

In February 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary139.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences17.990.00%
Drugs17.990.00%
Public order17.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour17.990.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting223.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences115.980.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.980.00%
Other theft17.990.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour115.980.00%
Other theft17.990.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft17.990.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences339.950.00%
Other theft123.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour17.990.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
December 20232

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 12 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
August 20233

A total of 1 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231
August 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DT2 0AZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Dorchester Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Maiden Newton
    Total1
    Shoplifting1