DT4 0RU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT4 0RU

DT4 0RU, Dorset has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.53 per 1,000 population. This DT4 0RU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DT4 postcode area, which has experienced 448 crimes and a crime rate of 11.90 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DT4 0RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT4 0RU, encompassing approximately 2554 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DT4 0RU area, explore the DT4 0RU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DT4 0RU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hereford Road with total crimes: 6
  • Wiltshire Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Bedford Road with total crimes: 3

DT4 0RU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1212.53140.00%
Violence and sexual offences124.7020.00%
Other theft34.700.00%
Public order21.17100.00%
Vehicle crime10.78-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Drugs10.39-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.9625.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.9166.67%
Shoplifting41.960.00%
Other theft31.5750.00%
Drugs21.170.00%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.65-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.170.00%
Other theft21.170.00%
Burglary10.780.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences105.87400.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.91-25.00%
Drugs21.170.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.70300.00%
Public order21.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.78-33.33%
Robbery20.780.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.35-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.17-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Other crime10.39-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.4866.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.96200.00%
Other crime21.170.00%
Burglary20.78100.00%
Other theft20.780.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.74-66.67%
Burglary11.17-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-85.71%
Robbery10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.6112.50%
Anti-social behaviour73.520.00%
Burglary22.740.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences85.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.13-12.50%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.05-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.13-33.33%
Other theft21.570.00%
Drugs20.780.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.05100.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.91-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson12.350.00%
Public order10.39-66.67%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.740.00%
Public order31.960.00%
Vehicle crime21.170.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20237
October 20237
September 20238
August 202310
July 20235

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242
September 20231
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 202410
May 20248
April 202410
March 20242
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20239
October 20238
September 20234
August 20236
July 20237

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
February 20241
November 20231
July 20232

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
December 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
November 20231
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244

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
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
July 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20242

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Hereford Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Wiltshire Avenue
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bedford Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 4. Berkshire Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Cornwall Close
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Norfolk Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Canterbury Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Hereford Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. B3158
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cobham Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sussex Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Somerset Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Melbourne Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Kitchener Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Shirecroft Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1