DT4 7NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT4 7NJ

DT4 7NJ, Dorset has recorded a total of 81 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.42 per 1,000 population. This DT4 7NJ 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 7NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT4 7NJ, encompassing approximately 3612 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (94.44% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)

DT4 7NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Albert Street with total crimes: 9
  • Lennox Street with total crimes: 7
  • Glendinning Avenue with total crimes: 6

DT4 7NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3522.4294.44%
Anti-social behaviour159.69-57.14%
Other theft84.15300.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.21-14.29%
Public order41.66-60.00%
Shoplifting31.1150.00%
Burglary30.83-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Theft from the person10.28-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Drugs10.28-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3524.08-10.26%
Violence and sexual offences189.69-33.33%
Public order104.98400.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.77-30.00%
Burglary41.940.00%
Vehicle crime21.110.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Other theft20.55-33.33%
Shoplifting20.55100.00%
Theft from the person20.55100.00%
Bicycle theft10.55-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3925.19160.00%
Violence and sexual offences2710.8017.39%
Criminal damage and arson107.4711.11%
Burglary42.77100.00%
Bicycle theft31.11200.00%
Other theft30.83-25.00%
Public order20.83-50.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.444.55%
Anti-social behaviour156.37-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson94.15125.00%
Public order42.49-20.00%
Other theft41.11300.00%
Burglary21.11-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.28-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4022.70100.00%
Violence and sexual offences2211.07-37.14%
Public order56.09400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.38-50.00%
Burglary31.1150.00%
Possession of weapons20.83100.00%
Shoplifting20.55-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%
Drugs10.28-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3522.7040.00%
Anti-social behaviour209.69-47.37%
Criminal damage and arson85.54-11.11%
Shoplifting62.21500.00%
Drugs31.66-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.830.00%
Other theft20.83-50.00%
Burglary20.55100.00%
Public order10.55-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.28-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3826.0218.75%
Violence and sexual offences2510.52-24.24%
Criminal damage and arson96.92-18.18%
Public order72.4940.00%
Other theft41.940.00%
Drugs41.11100.00%
Vehicle crime31.110.00%
Possession of weapons20.830.00%
Shoplifting10.55-80.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3326.3026.92%
Anti-social behaviour329.1345.45%
Criminal damage and arson118.8637.50%
Shoplifting53.04400.00%
Public order51.3825.00%
Other theft41.380.00%
Bicycle theft21.11100.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Burglary10.55-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2619.10-10.34%
Anti-social behaviour227.2069.23%
Criminal damage and arson86.0933.33%
Public order42.21100.00%
Burglary31.11200.00%
Drugs20.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2916.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour138.03-35.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.60-14.29%
Other theft51.6666.67%
Public order21.38100.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2917.1616.00%
Anti-social behaviour208.03-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson75.540.00%
Other theft31.940.00%
Public order10.83-85.71%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2621.3130.00%
Violence and sexual offences257.20-21.88%
Criminal damage and arson76.92-12.50%
Public order71.94-22.22%
Burglary41.940.00%
Drugs31.110.00%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3222.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour208.860.00%
Public order95.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.490.00%
Burglary42.210.00%
Other theft41.110.00%
Shoplifting11.110.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 335 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.77 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 202435
May 202439
April 202415
March 202440
February 202420
January 202438
December 202332
November 202322
October 202313
September 202320
August 202326
July 202320

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
October 20235
September 20233
July 20234

A total of 359 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202435
June 202418
May 202427
April 202423
March 202422
February 202435
January 202425
December 202333
November 202326
October 202329
September 202329
August 202325
July 202332

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20246
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 202410
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241
January 20247
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231
August 20237
July 20239

A total of 100 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20247
May 202410
April 20249
March 20244
February 20248
January 20249
December 202311
November 20238
October 20236
September 20237
August 20237
July 20238

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
August 20234
July 20234

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
October 20231
August 20232

A total of 5 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
October 20231
August 20231

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
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 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
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

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

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Albert Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Lennox Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Glendinning Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Weymouth (Station)
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Upway Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Queen Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Crescent Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Carlton Road South
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Derby Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 13. Weymouth
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Park Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Avenue Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Grange Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Charles Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 19. Chelmsford Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Ranelagh Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Gloucester Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Musgrave Place
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Clifton Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Cassiobury Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Supermarket
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Kirtleton Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Ricketts Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Melcombe Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Waterloo Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Penny Street
    Total1
    Burglary1