MERCERY ROAD, DT3 5HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT3 5HJ

MERCERY ROAD, DT3 5HJ, Dorset has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 37.86 per 1,000 population. This DT3 5HJ 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 5HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT3 5HJ, encompassing approximately 871 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (666.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

DT3 5HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Appletree Close with total crimes: 21
  • Hetherly Road with total crimes: 4
  • Rocky Knap with total crimes: 4

MERCERY ROAD, DT3 5HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2337.86666.67%
Anti-social behaviour426.3933.33%
Violence and sexual offences44.59-42.86%
Other theft14.59-66.67%
Public order11.15-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences727.54600.00%
Anti-social behaviour38.03-40.00%
Shoplifting33.44-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.44200.00%
Other theft33.440.00%
Public order33.440.00%
Other crime13.440.00%
Vehicle crime11.150.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting919.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour510.33-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson15.740.00%
Robbery11.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.150.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour810.33100.00%
Other theft19.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour412.62300.00%
Shoplifting44.59-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.290.00%

In April 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
Shoplifting816.06100.00%
Violence and sexual offences29.180.00%
Drugs22.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.15-85.71%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour716.06600.00%
Shoplifting48.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.590.00%
Public order11.150.00%
Vehicle crime11.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary210.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.29-50.00%
Shoplifting22.29-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.290.00%
Robbery11.150.00%
Drugs11.150.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.33100.00%
Shoplifting44.59-42.86%
Public order14.590.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting713.77600.00%
Violence and sexual offences28.03-50.00%
Other theft12.290.00%
Burglary11.150.00%
Vehicle crime11.150.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour417.21-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.59100.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.5933.33%
Public order24.59100.00%
Shoplifting12.29-90.91%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1125.24175.00%
Anti-social behaviour512.62400.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.44100.00%
Public order12.290.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting413.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.590.00%
Vehicle crime23.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.290.00%
Other theft11.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20248
May 20244
April 20241
March 20247
February 20241
November 20234
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 34 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 80 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 20243
July 20249
May 20244
April 20248
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20237
November 20231
October 202311
September 20234

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 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 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

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

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Appletree Close
    Total21
    Shoplifting19
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Hetherly Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Rocky Knap
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 4. Greenway Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1