DT2 8AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT2 8AX

DT2 8AX, Dorset has recorded a total of 1 crimes in the recent period of May 2024, equating to a crime rate of 54.50 per 1,000 population. This DT2 8AX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DT2 postcode area, which has experienced 86 crimes and a crime rate of 3.30 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DT2 8AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT2 8AX, encompassing approximately 18 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DT2 8AX Crime Hotspots

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

  • School Lane with total crimes: 1

DT2 8AX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft154.500.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1108.990.00%
Vehicle crime154.500.00%

In January 2024, Possession of weapons recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons2108.990.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1 Other theft incidents were recorded over 3 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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May 20241

A total of 1 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 3 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

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February 20241

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 3 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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February 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 3 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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January 20242

Crime by Location in May 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DT2 8AX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. School Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1