GREAT GEORGE STREET, DT4 7AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT4 7AR

GREAT GEORGE STREET, DT4 7AR, Dorset has recorded a total of 141 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 58.70 per 1,000 population. This DT4 7AR 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 7AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT4 7AR, encompassing approximately 2402 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DT4 7AR area, explore the DT4 7AR Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the DT4 7AR area, visit the DT4 7AR House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (52) incidents (-8.77% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (-24.14% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (266.67% increase)

DT4 7AR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 29
  • St Nicholas Street with total crimes: 12
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12

GREAT GEORGE STREET, DT4 7AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5258.70-8.77%
Violence and sexual offences4421.65-24.14%
Shoplifting2218.32266.67%
Public order99.16-35.71%
Other theft63.75-50.00%
Drugs32.5050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.25-85.71%
Burglary20.83-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.83-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5875.3548.72%
Anti-social behaviour5724.1583.87%
Criminal damage and arson1423.730.00%
Public order145.8355.56%
Other theft125.8333.33%
Vehicle crime75.0075.00%
Shoplifting62.91-62.50%
Burglary52.5025.00%
Bicycle theft32.0850.00%
Theft from the person21.25100.00%
Drugs20.830.00%
Other crime10.830.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3955.37-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour3116.24-44.64%
Shoplifting1612.91300.00%
Criminal damage and arson146.6640.00%
Other theft95.83125.00%
Public order93.75-40.00%
Vehicle crime43.75-50.00%
Burglary41.67-42.86%
Drugs21.67100.00%
Bicycle theft20.83100.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Theft from the person10.42-50.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5665.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences4823.3123.08%
Public order1519.98150.00%
Criminal damage and arson106.24-16.67%
Vehicle crime84.16700.00%
Burglary73.33133.33%
Other theft42.91-50.00%
Shoplifting41.67-66.67%
Theft from the person21.67100.00%
Possession of weapons10.83-66.67%
Other crime10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.42-75.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5660.7875.00%
Violence and sexual offences3923.3114.71%
Shoplifting1216.24-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson125.0033.33%
Other theft85.0033.33%
Public order63.3350.00%
Bicycle theft42.50100.00%
Possession of weapons31.670.00%
Burglary31.25200.00%
Vehicle crime11.250.00%
Drugs10.42-50.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3443.7136.00%
Anti-social behaviour3214.15-41.82%
Shoplifting1413.32250.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.8328.57%
Other theft63.7520.00%
Public order42.500.00%
Bicycle theft21.67100.00%
Drugs20.83100.00%
Robbery10.83-50.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5545.7937.50%
Violence and sexual offences2522.90-13.79%
Criminal damage and arson710.4116.67%
Other theft52.91150.00%
Shoplifting42.08-71.43%
Public order41.67-42.86%
Robbery21.670.00%
Other crime20.830.00%
Drugs10.83-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.42-50.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4044.96-34.43%
Violence and sexual offences2916.65-19.44%
Shoplifting1412.07133.33%
Public order75.83-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson62.91-57.14%
Drugs32.50-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.25100.00%
Robbery20.830.00%
Other crime20.830.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Burglary10.830.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6158.2822.00%
Violence and sexual offences3625.40-37.93%
Criminal damage and arson1414.9927.27%
Public order95.8350.00%
Drugs63.75100.00%
Shoplifting62.50-33.33%
Vehicle crime32.500.00%
Other theft21.25-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5861.2075.76%
Anti-social behaviour5024.1556.25%
Criminal damage and arson1120.82-8.33%
Shoplifting94.580.00%
Public order63.75-25.00%
Other theft52.50150.00%
Drugs32.080.00%
Robbery21.250.00%
Burglary10.83-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3342.88-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour3213.74-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson1213.320.00%
Shoplifting95.00-18.18%
Public order83.7560.00%
Burglary33.33200.00%
Drugs31.250.00%
Other theft21.25-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.83-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4252.46-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour3617.49-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson1214.999.09%
Shoplifting115.0010.00%
Other theft74.58-36.36%
Public order52.91150.00%
Bicycle theft42.080.00%
Other crime31.670.00%
Robbery21.250.00%
Theft from the person20.830.00%
Burglary10.83-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5160.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences4821.230.00%
Other theft1119.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.580.00%
Shoplifting104.580.00%
Bicycle theft44.160.00%
Burglary31.670.00%
Vehicle crime31.250.00%
Public order21.250.00%
Theft from the person20.830.00%
Drugs10.830.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 609 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 46.85 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202457
July 202431
June 202456
May 202456
April 202432
March 202455
February 202440
January 202461
December 202350
November 202332
October 202336
September 202351

A total of 533 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 41.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202458
July 202439
June 202448
May 202439
April 202434
March 202425
February 202429
January 202436
December 202358
November 202333
October 202342
September 202348

A total of 98 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202414
July 20249
June 202415
May 20246
April 20244
March 20244
February 20247
January 20249
December 20236
November 20238
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 137 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.54 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20246
July 202416
June 20244
May 202412
April 202414
March 20244
February 202414
January 20246
December 20239
November 20239
October 202311
September 202310

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 79 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
July 20249
June 20244
May 20248
April 20246
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20237
September 202311

A total of 134 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202414
July 202414
June 202410
May 202412
April 20249
March 20247
February 20246
January 202414
December 202311
November 202312
October 202312
September 202311

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
June 20247
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

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

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

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20244
June 20248
May 20241
March 20241
January 20243
September 20233

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
October 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20242
October 20233

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total29
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Public order5
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. St Nicholas Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting10
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Albert Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. St Edmund Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 6. Great George Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 7. New Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Caroline Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Gloucester Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Derby Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Weymouth
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Queen Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Stanley Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 15. St Thomas Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. School Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Crescent Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. East Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Westham Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Gloucester Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Market Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Maiden Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Ilchester Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Lower St Alban Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Turton Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Clifton Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Wesley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Bath Street
    Total1
    Other theft1