DT4 7LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT4 7LJ

DT4 7LJ, Dorset has recorded a total of 77 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.43 per 1,000 population. This DT4 7LJ 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 7LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT4 7LJ, encompassing approximately 4416 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (130.77% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-47.62% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)

DT4 7LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fernhill Avenue with total crimes: 13
  • Lennox Street with total crimes: 7
  • Glendinning Avenue with total crimes: 6

DT4 7LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3017.43130.77%
Anti-social behaviour116.79-47.62%
Shoplifting112.49266.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.49200.00%
Burglary41.3633.33%
Other theft30.91200.00%
Public order30.68-50.00%
Other crime30.680.00%
Vehicle crime20.68100.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.23-50.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2112.45-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences134.75-40.91%
Public order62.94500.00%
Burglary31.3650.00%
Shoplifting30.6850.00%
Theft from the person20.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.45-66.67%
Other theft10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2814.49300.00%
Violence and sexual offences226.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.9820.00%
Burglary21.36100.00%
Shoplifting20.45-60.00%
Public order10.45-50.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.094.76%
Anti-social behaviour74.98-66.67%
Shoplifting51.5866.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.13-16.67%
Other theft21.13100.00%
Public order20.45-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.45-33.33%
Other crime10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2114.49110.00%
Violence and sexual offences214.75-4.55%
Criminal damage and arson64.75-14.29%
Public order41.360.00%
Shoplifting30.910.00%
Vehicle crime30.680.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Drugs10.23-50.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.3210.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.98-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.26133.33%
Vehicle crime31.5850.00%
Shoplifting30.68200.00%
Burglary20.68-33.33%
Drugs20.45100.00%
Possession of weapons10.45-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.0033.33%
Anti-social behaviour124.5350.00%
Other theft42.7233.33%
Public order40.91300.00%
Possession of weapons30.910.00%
Burglary30.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.68-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.83-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour83.40-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson71.81250.00%
Other theft31.580.00%
Burglary30.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Public order10.23-50.00%
Drugs10.23-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.19-17.39%
Anti-social behaviour134.3044.44%
Burglary32.94200.00%
Drugs20.680.00%
Public order20.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.45-50.00%
Shoplifting20.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.96-4.17%
Anti-social behaviour95.21-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson42.04-20.00%
Other theft30.910.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Public order10.23-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.5550.00%
Anti-social behaviour145.43-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson53.17150.00%
Other theft31.13200.00%
Public order20.68-50.00%
Burglary10.45-66.67%
Drugs10.23-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour163.6233.33%
Public order43.62-20.00%
Burglary30.9150.00%
Drugs20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.45100.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%

In July 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 offences169.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.620.00%
Public order52.720.00%
Other theft21.130.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 182 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202421
May 202428
April 20247
March 202421
February 202410
January 202412
December 20238
November 202313
October 20239
September 202314
August 202316
July 202312

A total of 263 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202430
June 202413
May 202422
April 202422
March 202421
February 202422
January 202420
December 202315
November 202319
October 202323
September 202324
August 202316
July 202316

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 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

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20242
May 20246
April 20245
March 20246
February 20247
January 20243
December 20237
November 20232
October 20234
September 20235
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232
August 20234
July 20235

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20241
March 20241
July 20231

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Fernhill Avenue
    Total13
    Shoplifting10
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Lennox Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 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. Brunswick Terrace
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Victoria Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Carlton Road South
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Derby Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 10. Park Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Avenue Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Grange Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Charles Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Chelmsford Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Ranelagh Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. College Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Cassiobury Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Supermarket
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Hanover Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Kirtleton Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Ricketts Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Melcombe Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Waterloo Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Penny Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Astrid Way
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 27. Greenhill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1