WESTDOWNE CLOSE, DT4 0RW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT4 0RW

WESTDOWNE CLOSE, DT4 0RW, Dorset has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.97 per 1,000 population. This DT4 0RW 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 0RW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT4 0RW, encompassing approximately 3155 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-70.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

DT4 0RW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Granby Close with total crimes: 7
  • Hammerstone Mews with total crimes: 4
  • Chickerell Road with total crimes: 3

WESTDOWNE CLOSE, DT4 0RW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.9783.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.49-70.00%
Public order30.95200.00%
Drugs10.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.32-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

In August 2024, 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 behaviour107.9225.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.17-40.00%
Other theft31.9050.00%
Public order10.950.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.6166.67%
Anti-social behaviour83.1714.29%
Criminal damage and arson32.5450.00%
Other theft20.95100.00%
Drugs10.630.00%

In June 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 behaviour78.56-68.18%
Violence and sexual offences62.22-33.33%
Public order51.900.00%
Shoplifting41.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.27-50.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2213.3129.41%
Violence and sexual offences96.970.00%
Public order52.85400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.58100.00%
Other theft11.270.00%
Drugs10.32-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1710.46-10.53%
Violence and sexual offences95.3912.50%
Drugs22.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour199.83137.50%
Violence and sexual offences86.02-11.11%
Robbery22.54100.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.29-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour82.85-52.94%
Criminal damage and arson22.54-50.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Public order10.32-75.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1713.0070.00%
Violence and sexual offences135.39225.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.120.00%
Public order41.27100.00%
Burglary11.270.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In December 2023, 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 behaviour106.0242.86%
Violence and sexual offences43.17-69.23%
Public order21.27-33.33%
Burglary10.630.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.120.00%
Public order32.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
July 202410
June 20246
May 20249
April 20249
March 20248
February 20249
January 202413
December 20234
November 202313

A total of 128 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 20248
June 20247
May 202422
April 202417
March 202419
February 20248
January 202417
December 202310
November 20237

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20245
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 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
April 20242
February 20242
January 20244
November 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20244
January 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Granby Close
    Total7
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Hammerstone Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Chickerell Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Wiltshire Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. West Field Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Shirecroft Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. B3154
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Roundhayes Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Orchard Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Lichfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1