LINKS ROAD, DT4 0PD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT4 0PD

LINKS ROAD, DT4 0PD, Dorset has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.40 per 1,000 population. This DT4 0PD 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 0PD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT4 0PD, encompassing approximately 4315 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DT4 0PD area, explore the DT4 0PD 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 (-60.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

DT4 0PD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wessex Road with total crimes: 3
  • Minton Place with total crimes: 2
  • Highland Road with total crimes: 2

LINKS ROAD, DT4 0PD 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 Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.40-60.00%
Other theft41.39300.00%
Public order30.9350.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.70-66.67%
Shoplifting10.70-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-66.67%
Other crime10.230.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences158.8115.38%
Anti-social behaviour93.48-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.0950.00%
Public order20.70100.00%
Robbery20.460.00%
Vehicle crime20.460.00%
Shoplifting20.46100.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.42-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour103.01233.33%
Vehicle crime22.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.46-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.726.25%
Criminal damage and arson43.94100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.93-66.67%
Other theft20.70-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.46100.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.5745.45%
Anti-social behaviour93.7128.57%
Other theft32.09200.00%
Public order30.70200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.7983.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.5575.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.620.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.24-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.390.00%
Other theft30.93200.00%
Robbery10.700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.17-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour42.090.00%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.87-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.55-50.00%
Other theft20.930.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-50.00%
Public order10.23-75.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.7833.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.85200.00%
Public order41.39100.00%
Robbery30.930.00%
Possession of weapons20.700.00%
Other theft20.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.029.09%
Anti-social behaviour62.780.00%
Other theft21.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.46-60.00%
Public order20.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.95-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour62.55-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.390.00%
Shoplifting51.16150.00%
Other theft21.160.00%
Robbery10.460.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.850.00%
Shoplifting21.160.00%
Other theft20.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 157 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202415
July 202413
June 202417
May 202416
April 202411
March 20246
February 20249
January 202411
December 202312
November 202312
October 202311
September 202318

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 202410
June 20243
May 20249
April 20247
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20238
November 20236
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 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
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
September 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
December 20232

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 0PD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wessex Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Minton Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Highland Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Franklin Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Abbotsbury Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Goldcroft Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Longcroft Lane
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Essex Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Sussex Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Norfolk Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Kitchener Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Old Parish Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Wardcliffe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1