FERNHILL AVENUE, DT4 7AD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT4 7AD

FERNHILL AVENUE, DT4 7AD, Dorset has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.70 per 1,000 population. This DT4 7AD 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 7AD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT4 7AD, encompassing approximately 3605 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (260.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (1100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)

DT4 7AD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fernhill Avenue with total crimes: 13
  • Lodmoor Hill with total crimes: 11
  • Glendinning Avenue with total crimes: 6

FERNHILL AVENUE, DT4 7AD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.70260.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.991100.00%
Shoplifting103.33150.00%
Burglary32.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8350.00%
Other crime30.830.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Public order10.55-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.16-58.33%
Shoplifting41.39100.00%
Public order21.11-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55100.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-88.89%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.609.09%
Anti-social behaviour93.3350.00%
Public order42.500.00%
Other theft21.110.00%
Shoplifting20.55-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.0437.50%
Anti-social behaviour63.0520.00%
Public order41.66100.00%
Shoplifting41.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-80.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.38100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.2266.67%
Vehicle crime51.39150.00%
Public order21.390.00%
Shoplifting20.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.44-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.11-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Burglary20.55100.00%
Vehicle crime20.55100.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In January 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 offences168.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.44125.00%
Burglary12.50-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.21-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson82.22100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.22-20.00%
Burglary31.11200.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.77-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour53.05-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.39300.00%
Public order21.110.00%
Shoplifting20.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.7123.08%
Anti-social behaviour124.44200.00%
Other theft23.330.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.21-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour43.61-42.86%
Other theft21.11100.00%
Public order20.55100.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-50.00%
Burglary10.28-66.67%
Drugs10.280.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.0455.56%
Anti-social behaviour73.88133.33%
Burglary31.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Public order10.55-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In July 2023, 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 offences94.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.500.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 20241
May 20249
April 20246
March 20245
February 20243
January 20249
December 20234
November 20235
October 202312
September 20234
August 20237
July 20233

A total of 145 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 20245
May 202412
April 202411
March 20248
February 20244
January 202416
December 20238
November 202311
October 202316
September 202313
August 202314
July 20239

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20233

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20238
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20241
July 20231

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20231
August 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DT4 7AD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Fernhill Avenue
    Total13
    Shoplifting10
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Lodmoor Hill
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Glendinning Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Melcombe Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime2
  • 5. Carlton Road North
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Park Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. College Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hanover Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Kirtleton Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Ricketts Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Grove Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Ferndale Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Southfield Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Great Western Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Coleridge Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1