MERREDIN CLOSE, DT3 6SJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT3 6SJ

MERREDIN CLOSE, DT3 6SJ, Dorset has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.59 per 1,000 population. This DT3 6SJ 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 6SJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT3 6SJ, encompassing approximately 1976 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DT3 6SJ area, explore the DT3 6SJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DT3 6SJ 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
  • Bayard Road with total crimes: 2

MERREDIN CLOSE, DT3 6SJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.04-42.86%
Vehicle crime22.020.00%
Shoplifting11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-66.67%
Other theft10.51-66.67%

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 behaviour711.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.54-25.00%
Other theft33.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5250.00%
Burglary21.520.00%
Shoplifting11.010.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.11-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour74.05133.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.540.00%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.59-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour34.55-88.89%
Criminal damage and arson21.52100.00%
Other theft11.010.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2724.28170.00%
Violence and sexual offences1413.66250.00%
Shoplifting47.08300.00%
Public order12.020.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour109.61900.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.06-33.33%
Other theft22.020.00%
Shoplifting11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.040.00%
Public order10.51-66.67%
Shoplifting10.51-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting38.600.00%
Public order31.5250.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.52-40.00%
Burglary21.520.00%
Other theft21.010.00%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.01-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

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 behaviour89.61300.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.050.00%
Shoplifting32.530.00%
Public order21.520.00%
Robbery11.010.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.07-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson32.53200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.52-33.33%
Burglary11.010.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.62116.67%
Anti-social behaviour36.58-50.00%
Shoplifting11.52-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-66.67%
Robbery10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour610.1220.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.0450.00%
Shoplifting21.520.00%
Public order21.01100.00%
Other crime11.010.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.530.00%
Shoplifting21.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.010.00%
Other theft11.010.00%
Public order10.510.00%

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

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20248
June 20249
May 202414
April 20244
March 20246
February 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 202313
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20247
June 20243
May 202427
April 202410
March 20241
February 20241
January 20248
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
February 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 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
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

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DT3 6SJ 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. Bayard Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Bincombe Rise
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Culliford Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Canberra Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Beverley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Chaffinch Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Fieldfare Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Pipit Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. The Woodpeckers
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1