ARGYLE ROAD, DT4 7LX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT4 7LX

ARGYLE ROAD, DT4 7LX, Dorset has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.24 per 1,000 population. This DT4 7LX 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 7LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT4 7LX, encompassing approximately 3036 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-72.73% decrease)

DT4 7LX Crime Hotspots

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

  • College Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Fernhill Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Argyle Road with total crimes: 3

ARGYLE ROAD, DT4 7LX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.24-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.99-72.73%
Vehicle crime20.990.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Drugs20.66100.00%
Public order20.66100.00%
Shoplifting20.66-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Burglary10.33-66.67%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1112.511000.00%
Shoplifting103.62400.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.2933.33%
Burglary32.63200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9950.00%
Public order10.990.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.61-33.33%
Shoplifting21.98-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66100.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-80.00%
Public order10.33-75.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.5650.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.9625.00%
Public order41.65100.00%
Shoplifting41.320.00%
Other theft21.320.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.27-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.98-20.00%
Shoplifting41.32100.00%
Public order21.32100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.56233.33%
Vehicle crime63.29200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.98150.00%
Shoplifting21.65-33.33%
Other crime10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.27-78.57%
Shoplifting30.9950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Vehicle crime20.66100.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66-66.67%
Other theft10.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.22180.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.61200.00%
Burglary21.98-33.33%
Shoplifting20.660.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson76.59133.33%
Violence and sexual offences52.310.00%
Burglary31.65200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.99-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.93-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.65-57.14%
Shoplifting30.99200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.99200.00%
Drugs20.990.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.8936.36%
Anti-social behaviour74.9475.00%
Bicycle theft12.310.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%
Shoplifting10.33-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.620.00%
Other theft21.320.00%
Public order20.660.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Shoplifting20.660.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20237
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
March 20246
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20248
June 20246
May 20249
April 20246
March 202410
February 20243
January 202414
December 20235
November 20235
October 202315
September 202311

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
January 20242
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 202411
June 20241
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 202410
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. College Lane
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Fernhill Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Argyle Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Great Western Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Westbourne Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hanover Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Carlton Road North
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Grosvenor Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Dale Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Ferndale Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Lodmoor Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Lindens Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Coleridge Place
    Total1
    Drugs1