MELBOURNE STREET, DT4 0NG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT4 0NG

MELBOURNE STREET, DT4 0NG, Dorset has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.91 per 1,000 population. This DT4 0NG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DT4 postcode area, which has experienced 398 crimes and a crime rate of 10.58 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DT4 0NG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT4 0NG, encompassing approximately 4351 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DT4 0NG area, explore the DT4 0NG Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the DT4 0NG area, visit the DT4 0NG House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-64.29% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

DT4 0NG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wessex Road with total crimes: 3
  • Hereford Road with total crimes: 2
  • Wiltshire Avenue with total crimes: 2

MELBOURNE STREET, DT4 0NG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 behaviour63.91-45.45%
Violence and sexual offences51.38-64.29%
Public order31.1550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%
Other theft10.23-80.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.22-15.38%
Other theft52.5325.00%
Vehicle crime41.15100.00%
Shoplifting30.92200.00%
Public order20.69-33.33%
Robbery20.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-66.67%
Drugs10.23-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.88-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour133.22225.00%
Other theft42.9933.33%
Public order30.92200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6950.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Drugs20.46100.00%
Shoplifting10.46-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.127.14%
Anti-social behaviour43.45-50.00%
Shoplifting30.920.00%
Other theft30.6950.00%
Vehicle crime20.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.46-50.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.35-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour83.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.840.00%
Other theft20.92100.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.12220.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.6833.33%
Drugs21.840.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Robbery10.23-66.67%

In March 2024, 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 behaviour63.9150.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.38-28.57%
Robbery31.150.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.22-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.610.00%
Vehicle crime20.920.00%
Other crime10.46-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.0633.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.84-42.86%
Other theft30.9250.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Burglary20.460.00%
Public order20.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In December 2023, 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 behaviour75.29-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences61.61-60.00%
Burglary21.380.00%
Public order20.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.460.00%
Other theft20.46100.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.3536.36%
Anti-social behaviour93.4512.50%
Criminal damage and arson22.07-50.00%
Public order20.460.00%
Vehicle crime20.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.84100.00%
Shoplifting40.92100.00%
Other theft10.92-75.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.530.00%
Other theft41.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.920.00%
Shoplifting20.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 202413
June 20244
May 20248
April 20248
March 20246
February 20244
January 20244
December 20237
November 20239
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.85 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202414
July 202414
June 202415
May 202414
April 202416
March 20245
February 20247
January 20248
December 20236
November 202315
October 202311
September 202311

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
March 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
October 20234
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
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
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DT4 0NG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wessex Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hereford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Wiltshire Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Franklin Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Abbotsbury Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Berkshire Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Sussex Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Norfolk Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Kitchener Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Shirecroft Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Old Parish Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1