MELCOMBE AVENUE, DT4 7TG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT4 7TG

MELCOMBE AVENUE, DT4 7TG, Dorset has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.40 per 1,000 population. This DT4 7TG 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 7TG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT4 7TG, encompassing approximately 1406 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DT4 7TG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • College Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Ricketts Close with total crimes: 1

MELCOMBE AVENUE, DT4 7TG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.40-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.84100.00%
Burglary11.420.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Other theft10.710.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.11100.00%
Other crime24.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.42-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.8266.67%
Violence and sexual offences33.560.00%
Public order22.130.00%
Shoplifting11.420.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.130.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.98100.00%
Public order21.42100.00%
Vehicle crime11.42-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Theft from the person10.710.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime24.27-33.33%
Other theft11.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.710.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour37.8250.00%
Vehicle crime32.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.13-66.67%
Public order10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Other theft10.710.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.6950.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.13-50.00%
Other theft11.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Burglary10.710.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.98100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.84100.00%
Public order11.420.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.42-50.00%

In September 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson24.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.420.00%
Public order11.420.00%
Burglary10.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 25 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20246
June 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
January 20243

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. College Lane
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ricketts Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Greenhill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Melcombe Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1