DT4 8DX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT4 8DX

DT4 8DX, Dorset has recorded a total of 67 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 71.62 per 1,000 population. This DT4 8DX 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 8DX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT4 8DX, encompassing approximately 935 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (58.82% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-13.64% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

DT4 8DX Crime Hotspots

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

  • New Street with total crimes: 12
  • St Edmund Street with total crimes: 9
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 6

DT4 8DX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2771.6258.82%
Anti-social behaviour1928.86-13.64%
Public order620.31100.00%
Shoplifting46.41100.00%
Other theft34.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.210.00%
Drugs23.210.00%
Vehicle crime12.14-66.67%
Bicycle theft11.070.00%
Burglary11.070.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2256.6622.22%
Violence and sexual offences1723.52-34.62%
Vehicle crime318.170.00%
Other theft33.2150.00%
Public order33.210.00%
Shoplifting23.210.00%
Burglary12.140.00%
Possession of weapons11.070.00%
Theft from the person11.070.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2653.4544.44%
Anti-social behaviour1827.79157.14%
Criminal damage and arson219.240.00%
Other theft22.14-33.33%
Drugs12.140.00%
Possession of weapons11.070.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1834.2180.00%
Anti-social behaviour719.24-61.11%
Other theft37.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.210.00%
Robbery12.140.00%
Shoplifting11.070.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1837.41125.00%
Violence and sexual offences1019.24-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson210.69-50.00%
Drugs12.140.00%
Robbery11.070.00%
Bicycle theft11.070.00%
Other crime11.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1233.14-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour812.83-42.86%
Public order48.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.28-20.00%
Other theft14.28-50.00%
Shoplifting11.070.00%
Drugs11.070.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1549.17-42.31%
Anti-social behaviour1416.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson514.9766.67%
Public order45.34100.00%
Possession of weapons34.280.00%
Other theft23.210.00%
Drugs12.140.00%
Bicycle theft11.070.00%
Burglary11.070.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2654.5273.33%
Anti-social behaviour1427.7955.56%
Criminal damage and arson314.97-40.00%
Public order23.21-60.00%
Shoplifting22.14100.00%
Other theft22.140.00%
Drugs12.140.00%
Robbery11.070.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1539.55-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour916.03-18.18%
Public order59.62400.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.34150.00%
Shoplifting15.34-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.070.00%
Drugs11.070.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1843.8312.50%
Anti-social behaviour1119.24-15.38%
Other theft411.76-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.28-33.33%
Shoplifting22.14100.00%
Theft from the person22.14100.00%
Public order12.14-75.00%
Burglary11.070.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1649.17-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour1317.10-38.10%
Other theft513.90150.00%
Public order45.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.28-40.00%
Burglary13.21-75.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%
Shoplifting11.07-66.67%
Theft from the person11.070.00%
Bicycle theft11.070.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3076.9750.00%
Anti-social behaviour2132.075.00%
Criminal damage and arson522.45150.00%
Burglary45.340.00%
Shoplifting34.2850.00%
Possession of weapons23.21100.00%
Public order22.140.00%
Other theft22.140.00%
Robbery12.140.00%
Theft from the person11.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2056.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences2021.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson221.380.00%
Public order22.140.00%
Drugs22.140.00%
Other theft22.140.00%
Shoplifting22.140.00%
Bicycle theft22.140.00%
Possession of weapons12.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 194 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
June 202422
May 202418
April 20247
March 202418
February 20248
January 202414
December 202314
November 20239
October 202311
September 202313
August 202321
July 202320

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231
September 20234
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 250 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.23 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202427
June 202417
May 202426
April 202418
March 202410
February 202412
January 202415
December 202326
November 202315
October 202318
September 202316
August 202330
July 202320

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20234
September 20235
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
March 20241
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
July 20232

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232
September 20233
August 20235
July 20232

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231
August 20234

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20243
November 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
August 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DT4 8DX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. New Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. St Edmund Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Market Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. St Mary Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Pilgrims Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. South Parade
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Maiden Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Horsford Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Esplanade
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Helen Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Admirals Quarter
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Hope Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Trinity Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. St Alban Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1