DT4 7TZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT4 7TZ

DT4 7TZ, Dorset has recorded a total of 90 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.64 per 1,000 population. This DT4 7TZ 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 7TZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT4 7TZ, encompassing approximately 3036 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (-2.94% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)

DT4 7TZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 20
  • Albert Street with total crimes: 10
  • Gloucester Street with total crimes: 5

DT4 7TZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3329.64-2.94%
Violence and sexual offences3210.87-5.88%
Shoplifting810.54300.00%
Public order72.63-36.36%
Other theft62.31-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.98-60.00%
Drugs10.66-50.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3436.8847.83%
Anti-social behaviour3411.2070.00%
Public order1111.2057.14%
Other theft93.6280.00%
Vehicle crime72.9640.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.31-37.50%
Burglary51.6566.67%
Shoplifting21.65-33.33%
Drugs20.660.00%
Bicycle theft20.66100.00%
Theft from the person10.660.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2325.364.55%
Anti-social behaviour207.57-25.93%
Criminal damage and arson86.590.00%
Public order72.63-22.22%
Vehicle crime52.31150.00%
Other theft51.65150.00%
Shoplifting31.65200.00%
Burglary30.990.00%
Robbery20.990.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2725.3612.50%
Violence and sexual offences228.89-18.52%
Public order97.25125.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.96-27.27%
Burglary32.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.99100.00%
Other theft20.66-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.66-66.67%
Drugs10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.33-66.67%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2727.9942.11%
Anti-social behaviour248.8941.18%
Criminal damage and arson117.9037.50%
Other theft63.6220.00%
Public order41.980.00%
Shoplifting31.32200.00%
Burglary30.99-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.99200.00%
Possession of weapons20.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1920.4211.76%
Anti-social behaviour176.26-55.26%
Criminal damage and arson85.60100.00%
Other theft52.63150.00%
Burglary41.65300.00%
Public order41.3233.33%
Bicycle theft11.320.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.33-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3823.0546.15%
Violence and sexual offences1712.51-37.04%
Criminal damage and arson45.60-20.00%
Public order31.320.00%
Other theft20.99-33.33%
Shoplifting20.66-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.33-50.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2725.693.85%
Anti-social behaviour268.89-38.10%
Shoplifting68.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.98-64.29%
Drugs31.65-25.00%
Other theft30.9950.00%
Public order30.99-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.990.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-66.67%
Other crime10.330.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4233.2610.53%
Violence and sexual offences2613.83-21.21%
Criminal damage and arson148.5675.00%
Public order54.61-37.50%
Drugs41.65100.00%
Shoplifting31.32-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.99200.00%
Other theft20.990.00%
Possession of weapons20.66100.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3834.25100.00%
Violence and sexual offences3312.5165.00%
Public order810.87166.67%
Criminal damage and arson82.6333.33%
Shoplifting52.63400.00%
Robbery31.650.00%
Other theft20.99-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.66100.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour196.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.260.00%
Other theft31.980.00%
Public order30.990.00%
Drugs20.990.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 280 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202434
July 202423
June 202422
May 202427
April 202419
March 202417
February 202427
January 202426
December 202333
November 202320

A total of 318 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202434
July 202420
June 202427
May 202424
April 202417
March 202438
February 202426
January 202442
December 202338
November 202319

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20248
June 20248
May 202411
April 20248
March 20244
February 20245
January 202414
December 20238
November 20236

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 20247
June 20249
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20238
November 20233

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20246
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20245
June 20242
May 20246
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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
June 20241

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20233

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total20
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Albert Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Gloucester Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Holland Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 5. Charles Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Derby Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Weymouth
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Queen Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Stanley Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Crescent Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Ranelagh Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Gloucester Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cassiobury Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Walpole Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Penny Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Minton Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Ilchester Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Turton Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Clifton Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Wesley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Bath Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Chelmsford Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Goldcroft Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Longcroft Lane
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Essex Road
    Total1
    Public order1