THE ESPLANADE, DT4 8EB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT4 8EB

THE ESPLANADE, DT4 8EB, Dorset has recorded a total of 113 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 66.67 per 1,000 population. This DT4 8EB 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 8EB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT4 8EB, encompassing approximately 1694 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (11.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-46.81% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (250.00% increase)

DT4 8EB 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
  • St Nicholas Street with total crimes: 8

THE ESPLANADE, DT4 8EB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3966.6711.43%
Anti-social behaviour2523.01-46.81%
Shoplifting1414.75250.00%
Criminal damage and arson98.2628.57%
Public order85.31-11.11%
Other theft74.72-12.50%
Vehicle crime34.13-62.50%
Bicycle theft31.770.00%
Drugs21.77100.00%
Burglary21.18-66.67%
Theft from the person11.18-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4776.11-7.84%
Violence and sexual offences3527.73-14.63%
Public order920.6550.00%
Vehicle crime85.310.00%
Other theft84.72166.67%
Criminal damage and arson74.7275.00%
Burglary64.130.00%
Shoplifting43.54-60.00%
Theft from the person22.36100.00%
Drugs11.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5170.21121.74%
Violence and sexual offences4130.0920.59%
Shoplifting1024.19-28.57%
Public order65.90500.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.54-20.00%
Other theft32.36-40.00%
Bicycle theft11.770.00%
Drugs10.59-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3451.9254.55%
Anti-social behaviour2320.06-41.03%
Shoplifting1413.57366.67%
Other theft58.2625.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.950.00%
Drugs32.95200.00%
Burglary11.770.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Robbery10.59-50.00%
Public order10.59-75.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3950.7430.00%
Violence and sexual offences2223.0110.00%
Criminal damage and arson512.980.00%
Public order42.95-50.00%
Other theft42.36300.00%
Shoplifting32.36-70.00%
Robbery21.77100.00%
Other crime21.18100.00%
Possession of weapons11.18-50.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3047.79-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences2017.70-31.03%
Shoplifting1011.80100.00%
Public order85.9033.33%
Criminal damage and arson54.720.00%
Possession of weapons22.95-50.00%
Other theft11.18-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Drugs10.59-66.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3353.6957.14%
Violence and sexual offences2919.47-27.50%
Public order617.11200.00%
Shoplifting53.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.950.00%
Other theft42.950.00%
Possession of weapons42.36300.00%
Drugs32.3650.00%
Bicycle theft11.770.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4048.3866.67%
Anti-social behaviour2123.60-12.50%
Shoplifting512.39-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.95-16.67%
Other theft42.950.00%
Public order22.36-75.00%
Drugs21.18100.00%
Burglary11.18-75.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2444.84-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences2414.16-27.27%
Public order814.1660.00%
Shoplifting84.72-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson64.720.00%
Burglary43.54300.00%
Possession of weapons12.360.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3358.41-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour2819.47-26.32%
Shoplifting1116.5222.22%
Other theft66.49-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.5450.00%
Public order53.5425.00%
Other crime32.950.00%
Bicycle theft21.77-66.67%
Theft from the person21.18100.00%
Possession of weapons11.180.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Burglary10.59-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3865.49-29.63%
Violence and sexual offences3622.42-34.55%
Shoplifting921.24-30.77%
Other theft85.31100.00%
Bicycle theft64.72500.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.54-50.00%
Public order42.36-20.00%
Burglary32.36-25.00%
Vehicle crime11.770.00%
Theft from the person10.59-50.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5589.0930.95%
Anti-social behaviour5432.4558.82%
Shoplifting1331.86-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson87.67166.67%
Public order54.7266.67%
Other theft42.950.00%
Burglary42.36300.00%
Possession of weapons22.36100.00%
Theft from the person21.180.00%
Robbery11.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.59-66.67%
Drugs10.59-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4264.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour3424.780.00%
Shoplifting1720.060.00%
Other theft410.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.360.00%
Public order31.770.00%
Bicycle theft31.770.00%
Drugs21.770.00%
Burglary11.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 447 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.38 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202425
June 202447
May 202451
April 202423
March 202439
February 202430
January 202433
December 202321
November 202324
October 202328
September 202338
August 202354
July 202334

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20249
May 20246
April 20241
March 20244
February 20248
January 20246
December 20232
November 20238
October 20235
September 20234
August 20235
July 20233

A total of 450 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.62 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202439
June 202435
May 202441
April 202434
March 202422
February 202420
January 202429
December 202340
November 202324
October 202333
September 202336
August 202355
July 202342

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20248
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
October 20236
September 20238
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20248
March 20241
February 20241
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20247
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20236
October 20236
September 20234
August 20238
July 20233

A total of 123 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.46 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 20244
May 202410
April 202414
March 20243
February 202410
January 20245
December 20235
November 20238
October 202311
September 20239
August 202313
July 202317

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20236
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
October 20232
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20246
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 15 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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
October 20233

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DT4 8EB 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. St Nicholas Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Great George Street
    Total6
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Caroline Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Market Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. St Mary Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. St Thomas Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Pilgrims Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. South Parade
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Lower St Edmund Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Maiden Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Franchise Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 19. Horsford Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 20. Westham Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Dorset Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Esplanade
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Helen Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Oakley Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Admirals Quarter
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Hope Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Trinity Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Shire Horse Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. St Alban Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. West Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1