DORCHESTER ROAD, DT3 5JA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT3 5JA

DORCHESTER ROAD, DT3 5JA, Dorset has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.99 per 1,000 population. This DT3 5JA 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 5JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT3 5JA, encompassing approximately 1208 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (1050.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

DT3 5JA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Appletree Close with total crimes: 21
  • Rocky Knap with total crimes: 4
  • Greenway Close with total crimes: 3

DORCHESTER ROAD, DT3 5JA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2323.991050.00%
Violence and sexual offences219.03-60.00%
Other theft21.65-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.65-66.67%
Public order10.83-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences517.37-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour34.14-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.480.00%
Other theft32.480.00%
Public order32.48200.00%
Shoplifting22.48-77.78%
Burglary11.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences923.160.00%
Shoplifting97.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.4525.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.140.00%
Robbery12.480.00%
Public order10.830.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.1433.33%
Other theft13.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.4150.00%
Shoplifting44.96-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.31200.00%
Public order12.480.00%
Other theft10.830.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting813.24100.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.62300.00%
Drugs23.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.83-88.89%

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 behaviour914.060.00%
Shoplifting47.45100.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.31-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%
Public order10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.79-66.67%
Drugs21.650.00%
Shoplifting21.65-50.00%
Burglary11.650.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.100.00%
Shoplifting44.96-33.33%
Public order13.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting612.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.9620.00%
Burglary24.960.00%
Vehicle crime11.650.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.620.00%
Public order24.140.00%
Other theft11.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20249

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20249
May 20246
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 20242
July 20249
May 20244
April 20248
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20236

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Appletree Close
    Total21
    Shoplifting19
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Rocky Knap
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 3. Greenway Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Spa Road
    Total1
    Other theft1