DT3 4AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT3 4AF

DT3 4AF, Dorset has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.51 per 1,000 population. This DT3 4AF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DT3 postcode area, which has experienced 129 crimes and a crime rate of 5.25 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DT3 4AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT3 4AF, encompassing approximately 1029 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DT3 4AF area, explore the DT3 4AF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DT3 4AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Brown'S Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Farwell Crescent with total crimes: 1

DT3 4AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1016.51900.00%
Anti-social behaviour39.7150.00%
Drugs12.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.97-50.00%
Other crime10.970.00%
Other theft10.970.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour29.71100.00%
Vehicle crime21.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.94-60.00%
Public order21.940.00%
Shoplifting11.94-66.67%
Burglary10.970.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.7166.67%
Shoplifting34.8650.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences310.680.00%
Drugs32.910.00%
Shoplifting22.91-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.94-80.00%
Burglary10.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour512.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.860.00%
Shoplifting32.91-62.50%
Burglary12.910.00%
Public order10.97-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting811.6533.33%
Public order27.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.54100.00%
Shoplifting67.77-25.00%
Possession of weapons15.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting817.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.77300.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.88100.00%
Vehicle crime13.880.00%
Burglary10.970.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting811.6560.00%
Violence and sexual offences27.77-33.33%
Drugs11.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.970.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting57.7725.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.86-40.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.680.00%
Shoplifting44.860.00%
Drugs13.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.970.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
February 20244
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
March 20248
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 1 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20248
March 20246
February 20248
January 20248
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DT3 4AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft1
  • 2. Brown'S Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Farwell Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Greys Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Australia Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Alexandra Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1