WESTERHALL ROAD, DT4 7SZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT4 7SZ

WESTERHALL ROAD, DT4 7SZ, Dorset has recorded a total of 68 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.02 per 1,000 population. This DT4 7SZ 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 7SZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT4 7SZ, encompassing approximately 3773 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (88.89% increase)
  • Burglary: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)

DT4 7SZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cassiobury Road with total crimes: 5
  • Glendinning Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Carlton Road South with total crimes: 5

WESTERHALL ROAD, DT4 7SZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2118.02-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour175.5688.89%
Burglary74.50250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.850.00%
Shoplifting51.590.00%
Vehicle crime31.3250.00%
Bicycle theft30.79200.00%
Public order30.7950.00%
Other theft20.79-33.33%
Drugs10.530.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3015.90150.00%
Anti-social behaviour97.95-55.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.38200.00%
Other theft31.59200.00%
Other crime30.790.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Burglary20.53-33.33%
Public order20.53-66.67%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2013.25-25.93%
Violence and sexual offences125.30-33.33%
Public order63.18500.00%
Burglary31.5950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79-66.67%
Shoplifting20.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2715.10285.71%
Violence and sexual offences187.155.88%
Criminal damage and arson64.7720.00%
Burglary21.59100.00%
Public order10.53-50.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.33-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour74.50-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.850.00%
Other theft21.32100.00%
Public order20.53-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.53-33.33%
Other crime10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2114.84133.33%
Violence and sexual offences185.56-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.77-16.67%
Public order41.320.00%
Vehicle crime31.060.00%
Burglary20.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Drugs10.26-50.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.3911.11%
Anti-social behaviour95.30-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.38200.00%
Vehicle crime31.590.00%
Burglary20.79100.00%
Drugs20.53100.00%
Possession of weapons10.53-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.1320.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.7725.00%
Other theft42.6533.33%
Public order41.06300.00%
Possession of weapons21.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-71.43%
Burglary10.53-50.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.80-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour83.97-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson72.12250.00%
Other theft31.850.00%
Burglary20.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.38-50.00%
Burglary20.53100.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.60-13.64%
Anti-social behaviour95.03-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson42.38-20.00%
Other theft31.060.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour145.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.710.00%
Other theft31.320.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
October 20231

A total of 229 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
July 202430
June 202412
May 202418
April 202417
March 202418
February 202420
January 202418
December 202315
November 202319
October 202319
September 202322

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20246
June 20242
May 20246
April 20245
March 20245
February 20246
January 20242
December 20237
November 20232
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
June 20242

A total of 160 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 20249
June 202420
May 202427
April 20247
March 202421
February 20249
January 202410
December 20238
November 20239
October 20239
September 202314

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Cassiobury Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Glendinning Avenue
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Carlton Road South
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Avenue Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Brunswick Terrace
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Victoria Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lennox Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Brownlow Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Penny Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Derby Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. College Lane
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Westbourne Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Grange Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Melcombe Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Walpole Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Ranelagh Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Astrid Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Kirtleton Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Carlton Road North
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Grosvenor Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 22. Park Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Ricketts Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Waterloo Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Greenhill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Melcombe Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1