DT4 8NF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT4 8NF

DT4 8NF, Dorset has recorded a total of 157 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 51.22 per 1,000 population. This DT4 8NF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DT4 postcode area, which has experienced 398 crimes and a crime rate of 10.58 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DT4 8NF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT4 8NF, encompassing approximately 3065 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (57) incidents (14.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (-15.79% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (185.71% increase)

DT4 8NF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 21
  • St Nicholas Street with total crimes: 12
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10

DT4 8NF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5751.2214.00%
Violence and sexual offences4818.60-15.79%
Shoplifting2015.66185.71%
Public order126.53-20.00%
Other theft93.92-40.00%
Drugs32.940.00%
Burglary30.98-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.98-76.92%
Vehicle crime10.98-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.33-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5757.4229.55%
Anti-social behaviour5018.6042.86%
Other theft1516.3150.00%
Public order154.8950.00%
Criminal damage and arson134.890.00%
Shoplifting74.24-65.00%
Burglary62.28200.00%
Vehicle crime61.9620.00%
Other crime31.96200.00%
Bicycle theft20.98-50.00%
Theft from the person20.65100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4448.94-12.00%
Anti-social behaviour3514.36-28.57%
Shoplifting2011.42400.00%
Criminal damage and arson136.530.00%
Public order104.2411.11%
Other theft103.2625.00%
Vehicle crime53.26-50.00%
Bicycle theft41.63300.00%
Robbery31.310.00%
Drugs20.98100.00%
Burglary20.65-71.43%
Other crime10.650.00%
Theft from the person10.33-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5050.902.04%
Anti-social behaviour4916.31-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson1315.9930.00%
Vehicle crime104.24900.00%
Public order93.26-10.00%
Other theft82.9460.00%
Burglary72.61250.00%
Shoplifting42.28-75.00%
Theft from the person21.31100.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.33-66.67%
Drugs10.330.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5650.5764.71%
Violence and sexual offences4918.2719.51%
Shoplifting1615.99-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson105.2266.67%
Public order103.26233.33%
Other theft53.26-37.50%
Bicycle theft31.6350.00%
Burglary20.98-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Drugs10.33-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4138.8336.67%
Anti-social behaviour3413.38-43.33%
Shoplifting1711.09183.33%
Other theft85.5533.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.610.00%
Drugs31.96200.00%
Public order30.98-57.14%
Burglary30.98200.00%
Bicycle theft20.980.00%
Robbery20.650.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6040.78100.00%
Violence and sexual offences3019.5830.43%
Public order79.79-30.00%
Shoplifting62.28-50.00%
Other theft61.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.960.00%
Possession of weapons21.96-60.00%
Robbery20.650.00%
Other crime20.65100.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3030.67-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences239.79-36.11%
Shoplifting127.5050.00%
Public order103.9225.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.26-40.00%
Possession of weapons51.9666.67%
Other theft31.63-40.00%
Robbery20.980.00%
Drugs10.65-75.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4038.8311.11%
Violence and sexual offences3613.05-34.55%
Criminal damage and arson1011.7511.11%
Shoplifting83.26-11.11%
Public order82.6133.33%
Other theft52.6125.00%
Drugs41.63100.00%
Possession of weapons31.31200.00%
Vehicle crime20.980.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5541.1183.33%
Anti-social behaviour3617.9424.14%
Shoplifting911.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.9412.50%
Public order62.940.00%
Other theft41.9633.33%
Drugs21.310.00%
Robbery20.650.00%
Burglary10.65-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3029.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour299.790.00%
Shoplifting99.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.940.00%
Public order62.610.00%
Other theft31.960.00%
Burglary30.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 476 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 43.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202457
August 202450
July 202435
June 202449
May 202456
April 202434
March 202460
February 202430
January 202440
December 202336
November 202329

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202415
July 202410
June 20248
May 20245
April 20248
March 20246
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 96 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202415
July 202410
June 20249
May 202410
April 20243
March 20247
February 202410
January 20248
December 20236
November 20236

A total of 463 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 42.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202457
July 202444
June 202450
May 202449
April 202441
March 202430
February 202423
January 202436
December 202355
November 202330

A total of 128 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20247
July 202420
June 20244
May 202416
April 202417
March 20246
February 202412
January 20248
December 20239
November 20239

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242
June 20247
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 97 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202413
July 202413
June 202413
May 202410
April 20246
March 20246
February 20246
January 202410
December 20239
November 20238

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20245
June 202410
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total21
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order4
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. St Nicholas Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting10
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Albert Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. St Edmund Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 6. Great George Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 7. Pilgrims Way
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Lower St Edmund Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Dorset Terrace
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. New Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Caroline Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Gloucester Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Holland Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 16. Chapelhay Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Trinity Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 18. Nightclub
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. High West Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. St Thomas Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. School Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. East Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Franchise Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Westham Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Gloucester Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Market Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Maiden Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Helen Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Marsh Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Ilchester Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1