RICKETTS CLOSE, DT4 7UR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT4 7UR

RICKETTS CLOSE, DT4 7UR, Dorset has recorded a total of 67 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.26 per 1,000 population. This DT4 7UR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DT4 postcode area, which has experienced 448 crimes and a crime rate of 11.90 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DT4 7UR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT4 7UR, encompassing approximately 3881 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (123.08% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)

DT4 7UR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fernhill Avenue with total crimes: 13
  • Lennox Street with total crimes: 7
  • Glendinning Avenue with total crimes: 6

RICKETTS CLOSE, DT4 7UR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2917.26123.08%
Anti-social behaviour107.47-44.44%
Shoplifting102.58233.33%
Burglary42.5833.33%
Other theft31.03200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7750.00%
Other crime30.770.00%
Public order20.77-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1812.88-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences134.64-23.53%
Public order63.35500.00%
Burglary31.550.00%
Shoplifting30.7750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77-60.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
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 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2112.62250.00%
Violence and sexual offences175.41-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson54.3825.00%
Shoplifting21.29-50.00%
Public order10.52-50.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.565.88%
Anti-social behaviour64.64-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson41.550.00%
Shoplifting41.03100.00%
Public order21.03-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.52-33.33%
Other theft10.520.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.11-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour134.3844.44%
Criminal damage and arson43.35-42.86%
Public order41.030.00%
Vehicle crime31.030.00%
Shoplifting20.77100.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%
Drugs10.26-50.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.0812.50%
Anti-social behaviour94.64-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson72.32600.00%
Vehicle crime31.80200.00%
Burglary20.77100.00%
Drugs20.52100.00%
Possession of weapons10.52-66.67%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.8214.29%
Anti-social behaviour114.1283.33%
Other theft42.8333.33%
Possession of weapons31.030.00%
Public order30.77200.00%
Burglary10.77-66.67%
Drugs10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.76-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour63.61-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.55200.00%
Other theft31.550.00%
Burglary30.7750.00%
Bicycle theft10.770.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.27-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour84.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.06-50.00%
Burglary20.52100.00%
Shoplifting20.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%
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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.79-13.64%
Anti-social behaviour84.89-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson42.06-20.00%
Other theft31.030.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.3357.14%
Anti-social behaviour95.67-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson52.32150.00%
Other theft31.29200.00%
Public order20.77-33.33%
Burglary10.52-50.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.02-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour113.6110.00%
Public order32.83-40.00%
Burglary20.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52100.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.860.00%
Public order52.580.00%
Other crime11.290.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 140 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202418
May 202421
April 20246
March 202413
February 20249
January 202411
December 20236
November 20238
October 20238
September 20239
August 202311
July 202310

A total of 230 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202429
June 202413
May 202417
April 202418
March 202417
February 202418
January 202416
December 202314
November 202318
October 202319
September 202322
August 202314
July 202315

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20247
January 20241
December 20236
November 20232
October 20234
September 20235
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20241
July 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 2 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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231
August 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Fernhill Avenue
    Total13
    Shoplifting10
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Lennox Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Glendinning Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Melcombe Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime2
  • 5. Carlton Road North
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Brunswick Terrace
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Victoria Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Carlton Road South
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Park Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Avenue Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Grange Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Charles Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Chelmsford Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. College Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cassiobury Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Kirtleton Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Ricketts Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Melcombe Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Waterloo Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Penny Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Greenhill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1