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

Overview of Crime in DT3 5EN

SPA ROAD, DT3 5EN, Dorset has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.49 per 1,000 population. This DT3 5EN 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 5EN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT3 5EN, encompassing approximately 1660 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DT3 5EN area, explore the DT3 5EN Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the DT3 5EN area, visit the DT3 5EN House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

DT3 5EN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Appletree Close with total crimes: 21
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Hetherly Road with total crimes: 4

SPA ROAD, DT3 5EN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2423.49700.00%
Violence and sexual offences614.46-14.29%
Other theft53.6166.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.01-50.00%
Drugs11.200.00%
Public order10.60-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.26-30.00%
Public order44.22300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.41-20.00%
Shoplifting32.41-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.8150.00%
Other theft31.810.00%
Drugs11.810.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

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 offences1016.870.00%
Shoplifting96.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.010.00%
Robbery11.200.00%
Public order10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.8266.67%
Public order13.010.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Other theft10.60-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting610.24-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences33.61-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.81200.00%
Other theft21.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.200.00%
Public order11.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting78.4375.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.22400.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.01-88.89%
Drugs10.600.00%

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 behaviour910.84350.00%
Shoplifting45.420.00%
Vehicle crime22.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.20-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Public order10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting47.83-20.00%
Burglary32.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.20-66.67%
Robbery11.200.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

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 offences68.43-25.00%
Shoplifting53.61-16.67%
Public order23.010.00%
Drugs11.200.00%

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 offences813.86300.00%
Shoplifting64.82200.00%
Other theft23.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.20-33.33%
Burglary21.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.20-50.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour37.23-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.81100.00%
Shoplifting21.20-83.33%
Public order21.20100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.20-77.78%
Other theft11.200.00%

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
Shoplifting1217.47100.00%
Violence and sexual offences97.23350.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.610.00%
Public order10.600.00%

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
Shoplifting69.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.610.00%
Other theft21.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
June 20241
May 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 202410
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20246
December 20238
November 20232
October 20239
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 88 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 20243
July 20249
May 20246
April 20247
March 20244
February 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 20232
October 202312
September 20236

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20249
February 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20242
December 20231
September 20231

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 6 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
February 20243
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Appletree Close
    Total21
    Shoplifting19
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hetherly Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Rocky Knap
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 5. Coleridge Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Milton Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Spa Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Ullswater Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1