ROMAN CLOSE, DT3 5JG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT3 5JG

ROMAN CLOSE, DT3 5JG, Dorset has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.51 per 1,000 population. This DT3 5JG 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 5JG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT3 5JG, encompassing approximately 1627 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)

DT3 5JG 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

ROMAN CLOSE, DT3 5JG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2421.51700.00%
Other theft414.7533.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.46-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.84-50.00%
Drugs11.230.00%
Public order10.61-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.36-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour44.300.00%
Shoplifting32.46-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.8450.00%
Other theft31.840.00%
Public order31.84200.00%
Other crime11.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

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 offences915.980.00%
Shoplifting95.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.53-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.460.00%
Robbery11.230.00%
Public order10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.3066.67%
Burglary13.070.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

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
Shoplifting69.83-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences33.69-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.84200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.84100.00%
Public order11.230.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting79.2275.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.30300.00%
Drugs22.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-90.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1011.67900.00%
Shoplifting46.140.00%
Vehicle crime22.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.23-50.00%
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
Shoplifting47.37-20.00%
Burglary32.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.84-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.230.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting57.37-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences53.07-44.44%
Public order23.070.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.13125.00%
Shoplifting65.53200.00%
Other theft23.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.23-33.33%
Burglary21.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.37-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.460.00%
Shoplifting21.84-83.33%
Public order21.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.230.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1213.52100.00%
Violence and sexual offences57.37150.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.840.00%
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
Shoplifting68.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.840.00%
Other theft11.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
December 20232
September 20231

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 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20249
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20239
November 20234
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 202410
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 12 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
July 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 1.44 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
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
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 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 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 5JG 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. Spa Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Ullswater Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1