MILTON TERRACE, DT4 7LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT4 7LY

MILTON TERRACE, DT4 7LY, Dorset has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.85 per 1,000 population. This DT4 7LY 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 7LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT4 7LY, encompassing approximately 2490 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

DT4 7LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fernhill Avenue with total crimes: 13
  • Lodmoor Hill with total crimes: 11
  • Hanover Road with total crimes: 1

MILTON TERRACE, DT4 7LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1012.85400.00%
Shoplifting104.02400.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.0220.00%
Burglary22.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-50.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.62-50.00%
Shoplifting22.01-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80100.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Public order10.40-66.67%
Burglary10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.8442.86%
Anti-social behaviour54.0225.00%
Shoplifting42.010.00%
Other theft31.610.00%
Public order31.2050.00%
Burglary11.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.83-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.8133.33%
Shoplifting41.61100.00%
Public order21.61100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.03166.67%
Vehicle crime53.21150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.010.00%
Shoplifting21.20-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Public order10.400.00%

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 offences37.23-76.92%
Shoplifting31.2050.00%
Burglary31.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.200.00%
Vehicle crime21.200.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.23160.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.2250.00%
Shoplifting21.20100.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Public order20.80100.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson68.83100.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.4125.00%
Burglary32.01200.00%
Other theft21.20100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80-50.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.40-75.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting46.83300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.61-73.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.61-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson31.61200.00%
Burglary11.200.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.6487.50%
Anti-social behaviour96.02200.00%
Bicycle theft13.610.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%
Shoplifting10.40-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.63-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour33.210.00%
Public order21.20100.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Shoplifting20.800.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.64116.67%
Anti-social behaviour35.22-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.200.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Shoplifting20.80100.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.410.00%
Public order12.010.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20239
September 20233
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20243
December 20233
November 20231
August 20232

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20236
November 20233
October 20231
August 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20245
May 202410
April 20247
March 20248
February 20243
January 202413
December 20235
November 20234
October 202315
September 20238
August 202313
July 20236

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20245
February 20242
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Fernhill Avenue
    Total13
    Shoplifting10
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Lodmoor Hill
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Hanover Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Grove Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Ferndale Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Southfield Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Great Western Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Lindens Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Coleridge Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Queens Road
    Total1
    Public order1