THE SQUARE, DT2 9QT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT2 9QT

THE SQUARE, DT2 9QT, Dorset has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.39 per 1,000 population. This DT2 9QT 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 9QT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT2 9QT, encompassing approximately 481 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DT2 9QT area, explore the DT2 9QT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DT2 9QT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pound Close with total crimes: 2
  • Wheatlands with total crimes: 1
  • East Hill with total crimes: 1

THE SQUARE, DT2 9QT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences210.39100.00%
Vehicle crime14.160.00%
Other theft12.080.00%
Public order12.080.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16.230.00%
Shoplifting12.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.080.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson16.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.08-66.67%
Public order12.08-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences314.540.00%
Public order26.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.080.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences312.470.00%
Public order26.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.16-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences314.5450.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.160.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft28.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.16-33.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.230.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person14.160.00%
Public order12.080.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary14.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.08-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.23200.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime16.230.00%
Theft from the person12.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.080.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12.080.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20231

A total of 23 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20242

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
January 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
September 20231

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DT2 9QT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Pound Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Wheatlands
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. East Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Church Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1