THE ESPLANADE, DT4 7AT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT4 7AT

THE ESPLANADE, DT4 7AT, Dorset has recorded a total of 115 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 47.06 per 1,000 population. This DT4 7AT 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 7AT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT4 7AT, encompassing approximately 2443 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DT4 7AT area, explore the DT4 7AT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (14.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)

DT4 7AT Crime Hotspots

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

  • New Street with total crimes: 12
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9

THE ESPLANADE, DT4 7AT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3947.0614.71%
Anti-social behaviour2115.96-40.00%
Shoplifting118.59266.67%
Criminal damage and arson104.5011.11%
Public order94.09-25.00%
Other theft93.68800.00%
Burglary53.680.00%
Vehicle crime42.05-33.33%
Bicycle theft31.64200.00%
Drugs21.23100.00%
Theft from the person10.82-66.67%
Robbery10.410.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3546.24-14.63%
Violence and sexual offences3414.32-10.53%
Public order1213.91140.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.91-18.18%
Vehicle crime63.680.00%
Burglary52.460.00%
Shoplifting32.05-40.00%
Theft from the person31.23200.00%
Possession of weapons11.23-66.67%
Other crime10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.41-66.67%
Drugs10.410.00%
Other theft10.41-87.50%
Robbery10.410.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4149.5164.00%
Violence and sexual offences3816.7818.75%
Criminal damage and arson1115.5522.22%
Other theft84.5033.33%
Shoplifting53.27150.00%
Public order52.0525.00%
Burglary52.05400.00%
Possession of weapons32.050.00%
Bicycle theft31.23200.00%
Drugs11.23-50.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3233.5528.00%
Anti-social behaviour2513.09-59.02%
Criminal damage and arson910.2312.50%
Other theft63.6850.00%
Public order42.46-42.86%
Drugs21.640.00%
Shoplifting20.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.820.00%
Burglary10.41-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6147.0684.85%
Violence and sexual offences2524.96-21.88%
Criminal damage and arson810.2333.33%
Public order73.2740.00%
Other theft42.86100.00%
Shoplifting21.64-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.82100.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Other crime10.82-50.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Robbery10.41-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3338.87-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences3213.506.67%
Criminal damage and arson613.09-53.85%
Drugs52.46-16.67%
Shoplifting52.0525.00%
Public order52.05-28.57%
Burglary22.05100.00%
Robbery20.820.00%
Other crime20.820.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5549.9230.95%
Violence and sexual offences3022.51-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson1312.288.33%
Public order75.3216.67%
Drugs62.86100.00%
Shoplifting42.46-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.640.00%
Other theft21.23-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4550.3373.08%
Anti-social behaviour4218.4131.25%
Criminal damage and arson1217.1920.00%
Shoplifting74.9175.00%
Public order62.8620.00%
Other theft32.4650.00%
Drugs31.230.00%
Bicycle theft21.23100.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Burglary10.41-83.33%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3236.836.67%
Violence and sexual offences2613.09-31.58%
Criminal damage and arson1010.64-28.57%
Burglary64.090.00%
Public order52.4666.67%
Shoplifting42.050.00%
Drugs31.640.00%
Other theft21.23-66.67%
Robbery10.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.41-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3842.15-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour3015.55-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson1412.2855.56%
Other theft65.73-50.00%
Shoplifting42.460.00%
Public order31.6450.00%
Bicycle theft21.23-33.33%
Other crime20.820.00%
Robbery10.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4247.06-8.70%
Anti-social behaviour3817.19-17.39%
Other theft1215.55200.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.9128.57%
Shoplifting43.68-42.86%
Bicycle theft31.640.00%
Public order21.23-77.78%
Vehicle crime20.82-33.33%
Burglary10.82-50.00%
Drugs10.41-83.33%
Theft from the person10.41-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4656.476.98%
Anti-social behaviour4618.8253.33%
Public order918.8250.00%
Shoplifting73.68-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.86-36.36%
Drugs62.86200.00%
Other theft42.46-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.64200.00%
Bicycle theft31.2350.00%
Theft from the person21.230.00%
Burglary20.82-50.00%
Robbery20.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4347.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour3017.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson1112.280.00%
Shoplifting104.500.00%
Other theft64.090.00%
Public order62.460.00%
Burglary42.460.00%
Drugs21.640.00%
Bicycle theft20.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20244
December 20237
November 20234
October 20234
September 20234
August 20237
July 202310

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 470 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.15 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202439
June 202434
May 202438
April 202432
March 202425
February 202432
January 202430
December 202345
November 202326
October 202338
September 202342
August 202346
July 202343

A total of 489 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202421
June 202435
May 202441
April 202425
March 202461
February 202433
January 202455
December 202342
November 202332
October 202330
September 202338
August 202346
July 202330

A total of 129 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20249
May 202411
April 20249
March 20248
February 20246
January 202413
December 202312
November 202310
October 202314
September 20239
August 20237
July 202311

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
September 20231
August 20236
July 20232

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 202412
May 20245
April 20244
March 20247
February 20245
January 20247
December 20236
November 20235
October 20233
September 20232
August 20239
July 20236

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20245
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20236
September 20231
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20246
January 20243
October 20231
September 20232
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20241
May 20248
April 20246
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236
September 202312
August 20234
July 20236

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
August 20232

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
October 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. New Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total12
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Public order1
  • 4. Albert Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Lennox Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Great George Street
    Total6
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Gloucester Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Caroline Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. St Thomas Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Weymouth (Station)
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 12. Upway Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Victoria Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Queen Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Westham Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Crescent Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Derby Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 18. Park Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Weymouth
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Chelmsford Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Ranelagh Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Gloucester Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Musgrave Place
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. Clifton Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Melcombe Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Waterloo Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Penny Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Astrid Way
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1