DT4 7RN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT4 7RN

DT4 7RN, Dorset has recorded a total of 79 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.51 per 1,000 population. This DT4 7RN 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 7RN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT4 7RN, encompassing approximately 3223 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

DT4 7RN 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 7RN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3024.51-6.25%
Violence and sexual offences249.31-25.00%
Shoplifting67.44100.00%
Other theft51.860.00%
Public order51.55-28.57%
Other crime21.550.00%
Burglary20.62-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.62-66.67%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3232.26128.57%
Violence and sexual offences329.936.67%
Burglary89.93166.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.4816.67%
Public order72.1775.00%
Other theft52.17-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.55100.00%
Bicycle theft31.24200.00%
Shoplifting30.930.00%
Drugs20.93100.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3022.9566.67%
Anti-social behaviour149.31-60.00%
Other theft84.34300.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.48-14.29%
Public order41.86-55.56%
Shoplifting31.2450.00%
Burglary30.93-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Drugs10.31-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

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 behaviour3526.37-7.89%
Violence and sexual offences1810.86-33.33%
Public order95.58350.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.79-30.00%
Burglary42.1733.33%
Vehicle crime21.240.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Other theft20.62-33.33%
Shoplifting20.62100.00%
Bicycle theft10.62-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3827.61171.43%
Violence and sexual offences2711.7935.00%
Criminal damage and arson108.3825.00%
Bicycle theft33.10200.00%
Other theft30.93-25.00%
Burglary30.93200.00%
Public order20.93-50.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.37-4.76%
Anti-social behaviour146.20-65.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.34100.00%
Public order42.480.00%
Other theft41.24300.00%
Bicycle theft11.240.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.31-50.00%
Burglary10.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4024.51110.53%
Violence and sexual offences2112.41-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson46.51-50.00%
Public order41.24300.00%
Possession of weapons21.24100.00%
Shoplifting20.62-66.67%
Burglary20.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%
Drugs10.31-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.31-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3324.5137.50%
Anti-social behaviour1910.24-47.22%
Criminal damage and arson85.89-11.11%
Shoplifting62.48500.00%
Drugs31.86-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.930.00%
Other theft20.93-50.00%
Burglary20.62100.00%
Public order10.62-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.31-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3628.2320.00%
Violence and sexual offences2411.17-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson97.44-18.18%
Public order72.7975.00%
Other theft42.170.00%
Drugs41.24100.00%
Vehicle crime31.240.00%
Possession of weapons20.930.00%
Shoplifting10.62-80.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3228.2328.00%
Anti-social behaviour309.9342.86%
Criminal damage and arson119.3137.50%
Shoplifting53.41400.00%
Other theft41.550.00%
Public order41.240.00%
Bicycle theft21.24100.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Burglary10.62-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2520.78-13.79%
Anti-social behaviour217.7561.54%
Criminal damage and arson86.5133.33%
Public order42.48100.00%
Burglary31.24200.00%
Drugs20.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

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 offences2918.613.57%
Anti-social behaviour139.00-35.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.03-14.29%
Other theft41.8633.33%
Public order21.24100.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2818.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour208.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.200.00%
Other theft32.170.00%
Public order10.930.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 342 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.31 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202432
July 202414
June 202435
May 202438
April 202414
March 202440
February 202419
January 202436
December 202330
November 202321
October 202313
September 202320

A total of 343 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202432
July 202430
June 202418
May 202427
April 202420
March 202421
February 202433
January 202424
December 202332
November 202325
October 202329
September 202328

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 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 20242
January 20244
December 20234
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20244
June 20249
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20247
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 93 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20246
June 20247
May 202410
April 20248
March 20244
February 20248
January 20249
December 202311
November 20238
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DT4 7RN 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. Queen Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Stanley Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 8. Crescent Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Carlton Road South
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Kirtleton Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 11. William Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 12. Melcombe Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Ranelagh Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Gloucester Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Cassiobury Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hospital
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 18. Westerhall Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Victoria Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Walpole Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Penny Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Turton Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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