DT2 8GY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT2 8GY

DT2 8GY, Dorset has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.73 per 1,000 population. This DT2 8GY 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 8GY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT2 8GY, encompassing approximately 466 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DT2 8GY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Thompson Close with total crimes: 1
  • Greenacres with total crimes: 1

DT2 8GY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences310.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.150.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime12.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14.29-50.00%
Public order12.150.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft26.440.00%
Vehicle crime14.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12.150.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12.150.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson12.150.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour14.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 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
April 20241

A total of 1 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Thompson Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Greenacres
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bellbury Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1