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

Overview of Crime in DT3 5LG

DORCHESTER ROAD, DT3 5LG, Dorset has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.53 per 1,000 population. This DT3 5LG 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 5LG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT3 5LG, encompassing approximately 1213 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DT3 5LG Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Lawrence Road with total crimes: 6
  • Sprague Close with total crimes: 5
  • Miles Gardens with total crimes: 1

DORCHESTER ROAD, DT3 5LG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.53600.00%
Shoplifting25.77100.00%
Public order11.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson12.470.00%
Shoplifting10.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.820.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.1250.00%
Other theft12.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.82-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.0650.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Other theft10.820.00%

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 offences44.120.00%
Other theft13.300.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%

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 theft11.650.00%
Other crime10.820.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.65100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.65-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%

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 offences22.47-33.33%
Shoplifting11.650.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.940.00%
Other theft22.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.650.00%

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 offences34.940.00%
Other theft12.470.00%
Shoplifting10.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 30 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. St Lawrence Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 2. Sprague Close
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Miles Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Old Station Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Jesty'S Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1