DT4 8ED Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT4 8ED

DT4 8ED, Dorset has recorded a total of 73 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 68.25 per 1,000 population. This DT4 8ED 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 8ED crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT4 8ED, encompassing approximately 1069 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DT4 8ED area, explore the DT4 8ED Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (13.04% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-12.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)

DT4 8ED 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 8ED Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2668.2513.04%
Anti-social behaviour2224.31-12.00%
Shoplifting720.57133.33%
Public order56.5425.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.67300.00%
Other theft33.740.00%
Drugs22.800.00%
Vehicle crime11.87-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.930.00%
Theft from the person10.93-50.00%
Burglary10.93-66.67%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2564.5119.05%
Violence and sexual offences2323.37-25.81%
Vehicle crime421.500.00%
Public order43.74300.00%
Other theft33.7450.00%
Shoplifting32.80200.00%
Burglary32.800.00%
Theft from the person22.80100.00%
Possession of weapons11.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.93-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3157.0310.71%
Anti-social behaviour2128.98110.00%
Criminal damage and arson219.63-33.33%
Other theft21.87-50.00%
Shoplifting11.870.00%
Drugs10.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%
Public order10.930.00%
Theft from the person10.930.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2844.88115.38%
Anti-social behaviour1026.18-60.00%
Other theft49.35300.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.74-40.00%
Robbery12.80-50.00%
Drugs10.930.00%
Shoplifting10.930.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2548.6247.06%
Violence and sexual offences1323.37-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson512.1525.00%
Robbery24.670.00%
Drugs11.870.00%
Bicycle theft10.930.00%
Other crime10.930.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%
Public order10.93-80.00%
Shoplifting10.93-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1742.07-29.17%
Violence and sexual offences1415.89-17.65%
Public order513.0925.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.67-20.00%
Shoplifting23.740.00%
Other theft11.87-50.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Drugs10.93-66.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2457.9741.18%
Violence and sexual offences1722.44-43.33%
Criminal damage and arson515.8925.00%
Public order44.67100.00%
Drugs33.7450.00%
Possession of weapons32.800.00%
Other theft22.800.00%
Shoplifting21.87-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.870.00%
Burglary10.930.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3057.9776.47%
Anti-social behaviour1728.056.25%
Shoplifting415.89300.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.74-20.00%
Public order23.74-60.00%
Drugs21.87100.00%
Other theft21.870.00%
Robbery11.870.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1745.81-29.17%
Anti-social behaviour1615.89-11.11%
Public order514.96400.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.6766.67%
Burglary34.67200.00%
Shoplifting12.80-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%
Drugs10.930.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2452.369.09%
Anti-social behaviour1822.44-5.26%
Other theft416.83-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson33.740.00%
Shoplifting32.8050.00%
Theft from the person22.80100.00%
Public order11.87-75.00%
Burglary10.93-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2260.77-37.14%
Anti-social behaviour1920.57-36.67%
Other theft717.76250.00%
Public order46.54100.00%
Bicycle theft43.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.74-40.00%
Burglary22.80-50.00%
Shoplifting21.87-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.870.00%
Theft from the person10.93-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3582.2720.69%
Anti-social behaviour3032.7225.00%
Criminal damage and arson528.05150.00%
Burglary44.67300.00%
Shoplifting33.7450.00%
Possession of weapons22.80100.00%
Public order21.870.00%
Other theft21.87-33.33%
Theft from the person21.870.00%
Robbery11.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%
Drugs10.93-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2963.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour2427.110.00%
Other theft322.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.800.00%
Public order21.870.00%
Drugs21.870.00%
Shoplifting21.870.00%
Bicycle theft21.870.00%
Burglary11.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 268 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.62 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202422
June 202425
May 202421
April 202410
March 202425
February 202417
January 202424
December 202317
November 202316
October 202318
September 202319
August 202330
July 202324

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231
September 20234
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 309 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.77 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202426
June 202423
May 202431
April 202428
March 202413
February 202414
January 202417
December 202330
November 202317
October 202324
September 202322
August 202335
July 202329

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20234
September 20237
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
March 20241
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
September 20234
July 20232

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245
February 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233
September 20233
August 20235
July 20232

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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
October 20232
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232
August 20234
July 20231

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 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
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 8ED 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. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Market Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. St Mary Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. St Thomas Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Pilgrims Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. South Parade
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Maiden Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Esplanade
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Helen Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Admirals Quarter
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Hope Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Trinity Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. St Alban Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1