AVENUE ROAD, DT4 7JJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT4 7JJ

AVENUE ROAD, DT4 7JJ, Dorset has recorded a total of 95 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.45 per 1,000 population. This DT4 7JJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DT4 postcode area, which has experienced 494 crimes and a crime rate of 13.13 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DT4 7JJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT4 7JJ, encompassing approximately 4232 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-16.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (92.31% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)

DT4 7JJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Weymouth (Station) with total crimes: 8
  • Musgrave Place with total crimes: 5
  • Cassiobury Road with total crimes: 5

AVENUE ROAD, DT4 7JJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3122.45-16.22%
Anti-social behaviour257.3292.31%
Criminal damage and arson85.9114.29%
Burglary71.8975.00%
Public order51.650.00%
Shoplifting51.18150.00%
Bicycle theft41.18300.00%
Vehicle crime40.95100.00%
Drugs30.95200.00%
Other theft30.71-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3719.61164.29%
Anti-social behaviour138.74-62.86%
Criminal damage and arson73.07133.33%
Other theft61.65500.00%
Public order51.42-44.44%
Burglary41.1833.33%
Other crime30.950.00%
Shoplifting20.71-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.24-50.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3517.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences148.27-41.67%
Public order93.31350.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.13-66.67%
Shoplifting30.71200.00%
Burglary30.710.00%
Theft from the person20.71100.00%
Other theft10.47-66.67%
Drugs10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3519.14191.67%
Violence and sexual offences248.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.6712.50%
Other theft32.130.00%
Burglary30.71200.00%
Bicycle theft20.710.00%
Public order20.47-50.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.949.09%
Anti-social behaviour125.67-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.84100.00%
Public order41.890.00%
Other theft30.9550.00%
Vehicle crime20.71-33.33%
Shoplifting10.47-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3017.2557.89%
Violence and sexual offences227.09-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson45.20-55.56%
Public order40.950.00%
Vehicle crime30.950.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Shoplifting20.47-60.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Drugs10.24-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3418.1930.77%
Anti-social behaviour198.03-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.4912.50%
Shoplifting52.13400.00%
Drugs31.18-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.710.00%
Burglary20.71-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.47-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3822.2152.00%
Violence and sexual offences268.98-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson86.140.00%
Public order51.8925.00%
Drugs41.18100.00%
Other theft40.950.00%
Vehicle crime30.950.00%
Burglary30.7150.00%
Possession of weapons20.710.00%
Shoplifting10.47-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2818.433.70%
Anti-social behaviour256.6225.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.9133.33%
Other theft41.890.00%
Public order40.950.00%
Shoplifting30.95200.00%
Bicycle theft20.71100.00%
Burglary20.47-33.33%
Drugs20.47-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.07-6.90%
Anti-social behaviour206.3866.67%
Criminal damage and arson64.7350.00%
Drugs41.420.00%
Public order40.95100.00%
Burglary30.95200.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.24-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2914.183.57%
Anti-social behaviour126.85-42.86%
Other theft62.8450.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.42-55.56%
Public order20.950.00%
Bicycle theft20.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour216.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.960.00%
Other theft42.130.00%
Public order20.950.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 285 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202425
July 202413
June 202435
May 202435
April 202412
March 202430
February 202419
January 202438
December 202325
November 202320
October 202312
September 202321

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 324 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202431
July 202437
June 202414
May 202424
April 202424
March 202422
February 202434
January 202426
December 202328
November 202327
October 202329
September 202328

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20247
June 20243
May 20249
April 20248
March 20244
February 20249
January 20248
December 20238
November 20236
October 20234
September 20239

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
January 20244
December 20234
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20245
June 20249
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Weymouth (Station)
    Total8
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Musgrave Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Cassiobury Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Glendinning Avenue
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Carlton Road South
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Avenue Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Brunswick Terrace
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Victoria Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 10. Queen Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Crescent Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Weymouth
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Lennox Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Brownlow Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Penny Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Derby Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. College Lane
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Westbourne Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Grange Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Melcombe Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Walpole Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Ranelagh Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Astrid Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Upway Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Kirtleton Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Carlton Road North
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Grosvenor Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 28. Park Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Ricketts Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Waterloo Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1