THE DOVES, DT3 5SQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT3 5SQ

THE DOVES, DT3 5SQ, Dorset has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.20 per 1,000 population. This DT3 5SQ 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 5SQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT3 5SQ, encompassing approximately 2116 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DT3 5SQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Canberra Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Canberra Road with total crimes: 1

THE DOVES, DT3 5SQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.20-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.36-71.43%
Shoplifting10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-50.00%
Other theft10.47-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour710.8740.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.31-25.00%
Other theft32.84200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.420.00%
Vehicle crime20.95100.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.5114.29%
Anti-social behaviour53.78150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.950.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

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 offences74.73-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.31-92.31%
Other theft10.950.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2620.79188.89%
Violence and sexual offences1012.29150.00%
Shoplifting44.73300.00%
Public order11.890.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98.51800.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.25-20.00%
Other theft21.890.00%
Shoplifting10.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.7366.67%
Anti-social behaviour12.360.00%
Public order10.47-50.00%
Shoplifting10.47-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.47-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting36.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.42-40.00%
Public order21.420.00%
Other theft20.950.00%
Vehicle crime20.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.95-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.98300.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.780.00%
Shoplifting32.360.00%
Public order21.420.00%
Robbery10.950.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.73-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.36-33.33%
Burglary10.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.73-50.00%
Shoplifting11.42-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.84150.00%
Shoplifting22.360.00%
Public order20.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.140.00%
Shoplifting22.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.950.00%
Other theft10.950.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20248
June 20247
May 202410
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 202310
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20245
June 20242
May 202426
April 20249
March 20241
February 20241
January 20248
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
September 20231

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Canberra Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Canberra Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Beverley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Chaffinch Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Fieldfare Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Pipit Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. The Woodpeckers
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1