DT2 8RF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT2 8RF

DT2 8RF, Dorset has recorded a total of 4 crimes in the recent period of June 2024, equating to a crime rate of 129.23 per 1,000 population. This DT2 8RF 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 8RF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT2 8RF, encompassing approximately 30 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jun were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DT2 8RF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hurst Road with total crimes: 4

DT2 8RF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences2129.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson164.610.00%
Shoplifting132.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences132.310.00%

In December 2023, Possession of weapons recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons132.310.00%

Crime by Type

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

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June 20241

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

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June 20241

A total of 3 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 3 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2 reported cases.

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June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 3 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

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December 20231

Crime by Location in June 2024

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

  • 1. Hurst Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1