SPA ROAD, DT3 5EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT3 5EL

SPA ROAD, DT3 5EL, Dorset has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.26 per 1,000 population. This DT3 5EL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DT3 postcode area, which has experienced 144 crimes and a crime rate of 5.86 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DT3 5EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT3 5EL, encompassing approximately 1642 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

DT3 5EL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rocky Knap with total crimes: 10
  • Appletree Close with total crimes: 8
  • Argyle Road with total crimes: 3

SPA ROAD, DT3 5EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences718.26-30.00%
Shoplifting54.26-44.44%
Public order43.04300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.43-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.4350.00%
Other theft31.830.00%
Vehicle crime21.830.00%
Drugs11.220.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.040.00%
Shoplifting96.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.04100.00%
Robbery11.220.00%
Public order10.610.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.4825.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.04-50.00%
Public order10.61-50.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Other theft10.61-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting612.78-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour43.65300.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.43-33.33%
Public order22.43100.00%
Other theft21.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.220.00%
Burglary11.220.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting79.7475.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.26500.00%
Public order13.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-88.89%
Drugs10.610.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour910.96350.00%
Shoplifting45.480.00%
Vehicle crime22.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.22-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Public order10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting47.91-20.00%
Burglary32.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.22-66.67%
Robbery11.220.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.52-25.00%
Shoplifting53.65-16.67%
Public order23.040.00%
Drugs11.220.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences814.61166.67%
Shoplifting64.87200.00%
Burglary33.650.00%
Other theft21.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.22-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.22-50.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.52-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.43-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.83100.00%
Shoplifting21.22-83.33%
Public order21.22100.00%
Other theft11.220.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1217.65100.00%
Violence and sexual offences97.30350.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.650.00%
Public order10.610.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting69.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.6550.00%
Vehicle crime21.830.00%
Other theft21.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.22-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.22-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.830.00%
Shoplifting67.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.650.00%
Burglary21.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.220.00%
Possession of weapons11.220.00%
Public order10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20249
May 20246
April 20247
March 20244
February 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 20232
October 202312
September 20236
August 20236

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20242
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20245
May 20244
April 20241
March 20249
February 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236
September 20233
August 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 202410
May 20244
April 20246
March 20241
February 20242
January 20246
December 20238
November 20233
October 20239
September 20232
August 202312

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20243
December 20233
August 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Rocky Knap
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Appletree Close
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Argyle Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Hetherly Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. St Andrews Avenue
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lindens Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Coleridge Place
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Mount Pleasant Avenue South
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Roman Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1