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

Overview of Crime in DT4 7UT

RICKETTS CLOSE, DT4 7UT, Dorset has recorded a total of 69 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.22 per 1,000 population. This DT4 7UT 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 7UT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT4 7UT, encompassing approximately 4006 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-39.39% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)

DT4 7UT 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

RICKETTS CLOSE, DT4 7UT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.22-39.39%
Anti-social behaviour174.9913.33%
Burglary84.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.00100.00%
Shoplifting52.00-50.00%
Bicycle theft31.250.00%
Public order30.7550.00%
Other theft20.75-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.50100.00%
Drugs10.50-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3319.47106.25%
Anti-social behaviour158.24-16.67%
Shoplifting103.74150.00%
Burglary42.5033.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.0033.33%
Other theft31.00200.00%
Other crime30.750.00%
Public order20.75-66.67%
Drugs20.50100.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1813.98-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences164.49-20.00%
Public order63.99200.00%
Shoplifting41.50100.00%
Burglary31.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.75-25.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2112.98133.33%
Violence and sexual offences205.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.990.00%
Public order21.00-33.33%
Shoplifting20.50-50.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.73-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour94.99-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson42.250.00%
Shoplifting41.00100.00%
Public order31.00-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.75-60.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.2315.79%
Anti-social behaviour115.4910.00%
Vehicle crime52.7525.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.25-42.86%
Public order41.000.00%
Shoplifting21.00100.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-66.67%
Drugs10.25-50.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.98-20.83%
Anti-social behaviour104.74-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson72.50600.00%
Vehicle crime41.75100.00%
Burglary31.000.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.50-66.67%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.9860.00%
Anti-social behaviour135.99116.67%
Other theft43.2433.33%
Possession of weapons31.000.00%
Burglary30.750.00%
Public order30.75200.00%
Vehicle crime20.75100.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-88.89%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.73-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.74125.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.25-33.33%
Other theft31.500.00%
Burglary30.75200.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.23-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour94.99-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson42.25-20.00%
Drugs21.000.00%
Shoplifting20.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.23-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour116.4922.22%
Criminal damage and arson52.750.00%
Other theft31.250.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.250.00%
Other theft31.250.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 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 20241
March 20241
January 20244
December 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 263 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
July 202433
June 202416
May 202420
April 202420
March 202422
February 202419
January 202424
December 202315
November 202320
October 202326
September 202328

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20247
January 20241
December 20239
November 20234
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 202410
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 149 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 202415
June 202418
May 202421
April 20249
March 202411
February 202410
January 202413
December 20236
November 20239
October 202311
September 20239

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
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 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 20242
April 20243
March 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
September 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 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
March 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 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 7UT 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. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. College Lane
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Fernhill Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Great Western Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Westbourne Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Grange Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Melcombe Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Walpole Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hanover Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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
  • 27. Lodmoor Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1