MERLIN AVENUE SOUTH, DT3 5DS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT3 5DS

MERLIN AVENUE SOUTH, DT3 5DS, Dorset has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.75 per 1,000 population. This DT3 5DS 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 5DS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT3 5DS, encompassing approximately 1912 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DT3 5DS area, explore the DT3 5DS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DT3 5DS Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Helier Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Came Down Close with total crimes: 2
  • Windsor Road with total crimes: 1

MERLIN AVENUE SOUTH, DT3 5DS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.7533.33%
Vehicle crime22.09-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.050.00%
Public order11.050.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime46.27300.00%
Shoplifting32.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.57-25.00%
Other theft11.57-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.9314.29%
Anti-social behaviour44.18-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.090.00%
Other theft21.05100.00%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.3216.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.660.00%
Other theft13.140.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.71100.00%
Other theft13.140.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.61200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.57100.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.52-66.67%

In February 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 offences33.1450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.57-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.750.00%
Vehicle crime32.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.57-60.00%
Public order11.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.61400.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft12.09-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.52-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.230.00%
Other theft21.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.05-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 43 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20248
June 20247
May 20246
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DT3 5DS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. St Helier Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Came Down Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Windsor Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Jesty'S Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Springfield Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Merlin Avenue North
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Lorton Orchard
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Coppice Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1