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

Overview of Crime in DT3 5LQ

DORCHESTER ROAD, DT3 5LQ, Dorset has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.21 per 1,000 population. This DT3 5LQ 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 5LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT3 5LQ, encompassing approximately 1469 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DT3 5LQ area, explore the DT3 5LQ Area information page.
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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)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DT3 5LQ 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 5LQ 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.21600.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.760.00%
Shoplifting21.360.00%
Public order11.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

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
Shoplifting22.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.68-50.00%

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 behaviour45.44100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.72-71.43%
Other theft11.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%

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 offences78.1775.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Other theft10.680.00%

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 offences43.40100.00%
Other theft12.720.00%

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 offences22.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.360.00%

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 theft11.360.00%
Other crime10.680.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.040.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

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 offences22.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.360.00%

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 offences22.72-33.33%
Shoplifting11.360.00%
Other theft10.68-50.00%

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 offences34.760.00%
Other theft22.04100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

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 offences34.080.00%
Other theft12.040.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 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 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 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 20242
June 20247
May 20244
April 20242
February 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 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
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 5LQ 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. Windsor Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Jesty'S Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1