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

Overview of Crime in DT3 5LF

DORCHESTER ROAD, DT3 5LF, Dorset has recorded a total of 4 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.12 per 1,000 population. This DT3 5LF 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 5LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT3 5LF, encompassing approximately 1281 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

DT3 5LF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sprague Close with total crimes: 1
  • Westlake Close with total crimes: 1
  • Hillfield Close with total crimes: 1

DORCHESTER ROAD, DT3 5LF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting23.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.78-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.24100.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.12-71.43%
Other theft11.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.3775.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Other theft10.780.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.90100.00%
Other theft13.120.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.560.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.560.00%
Other crime10.780.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.3450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.560.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.120.00%
Shoplifting11.560.00%
Other theft10.78-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.90-33.33%
Other theft21.56100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.560.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.680.00%
Other theft12.340.00%
Shoplifting10.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 28 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20247
May 20244
April 20242
February 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Sprague Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Westlake Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Hillfield Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Stonechat Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1