DT4 7NS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT4 7NS

DT4 7NS, Dorset has recorded a total of 82 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.33 per 1,000 population. This DT4 7NS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DT4 postcode area, which has experienced 398 crimes and a crime rate of 10.58 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DT4 7NS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT4 7NS, encompassing approximately 3671 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (-9.38% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

DT4 7NS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Albert Street with total crimes: 10
  • Charles Street with total crimes: 5
  • Derby Street with total crimes: 5

DT4 7NS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2922.33-9.38%
Violence and sexual offences267.90-23.53%
Shoplifting67.0820.00%
Other theft51.630.00%
Public order51.36-28.57%
Burglary41.36-55.56%
Other crime21.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.54-66.67%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3429.96-12.82%
Anti-social behaviour329.26113.33%
Burglary98.71200.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.4533.33%
Public order72.1875.00%
Other theft51.91-37.50%
Shoplifting51.3666.67%
Vehicle crime41.36100.00%
Bicycle theft31.09200.00%
Drugs20.82100.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3923.69129.41%
Anti-social behaviour1510.62-57.14%
Other theft84.09300.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.18-14.29%
Public order41.63-60.00%
Shoplifting31.0950.00%
Burglary30.82-25.00%
Other crime30.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.82100.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.27-50.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3523.15-10.26%
Violence and sexual offences179.53-34.62%
Public order104.63400.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.72-30.00%
Burglary41.9133.33%
Drugs21.090.00%
Other theft20.54-33.33%
Shoplifting20.54100.00%
Theft from the person20.54100.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.27-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3924.24178.57%
Violence and sexual offences2610.6213.04%
Criminal damage and arson107.0825.00%
Bicycle theft32.72200.00%
Other theft30.82-25.00%
Burglary30.82200.00%
Public order20.82-50.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.614.55%
Anti-social behaviour146.26-64.10%
Criminal damage and arson83.81100.00%
Public order42.180.00%
Other theft41.09300.00%
Vehicle crime21.09100.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-50.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3921.5195.00%
Violence and sexual offences2210.62-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson45.99-50.00%
Public order41.09300.00%
Possession of weapons21.09100.00%
Shoplifting20.54-66.67%
Burglary20.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Drugs10.27-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3421.7941.67%
Anti-social behaviour209.26-45.95%
Criminal damage and arson85.45-11.11%
Shoplifting62.18500.00%
Drugs31.63-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.820.00%
Burglary20.82100.00%
Other theft10.54-75.00%
Public order10.27-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3725.0623.33%
Violence and sexual offences2410.08-22.58%
Criminal damage and arson96.54-18.18%
Public order72.4575.00%
Other theft41.910.00%
Drugs41.09100.00%
Vehicle crime31.090.00%
Possession of weapons20.820.00%
Shoplifting10.54-80.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3124.5119.23%
Anti-social behaviour308.4436.36%
Criminal damage and arson118.1737.50%
Shoplifting53.00400.00%
Other theft41.360.00%
Public order41.090.00%
Bicycle theft21.09100.00%
Drugs20.540.00%
Burglary10.54-66.67%

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 offences2618.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour227.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.990.00%
Public order42.180.00%
Burglary31.090.00%
Drugs20.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 312 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202432
July 202415
June 202435
May 202439
April 202414
March 202439
February 202420
January 202437
December 202330
November 202322

A total of 302 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202434
July 202439
June 202417
May 202426
April 202423
March 202422
February 202434
January 202424
December 202331
November 202326

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20246
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20248
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20244
June 202410
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20247
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20246
June 20247
May 202410
April 20248
March 20244
February 20248
January 20249
December 202311
November 20238

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Albert Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Charles Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Derby Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Astrid Way
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Weymouth
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Glendinning Avenue
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Queen Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Stanley Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 9. Crescent Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Carlton Road South
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Kirtleton Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 12. William Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 13. Melcombe Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Ranelagh Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Gloucester Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Cassiobury Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hospital
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 19. Westerhall Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Victoria Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Walpole Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Penny Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. Clifton Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Park Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Avenue Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Lennox Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 28. Chelmsford Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1