DT4 8NG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT4 8NG

DT4 8NG, Dorset has recorded a total of 145 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 56.85 per 1,000 population. This DT4 8NG 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 8NG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT4 8NG, encompassing approximately 2550 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (-6.12% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (-27.45% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (220.00% increase)

DT4 8NG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14
  • New Street with total crimes: 12
  • St Edmund Street with total crimes: 9

DT4 8NG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4656.85-6.12%
Anti-social behaviour3718.04-27.45%
Shoplifting1614.51220.00%
Public order116.27-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson114.31-8.33%
Other theft104.3142.86%
Vehicle crime43.92-60.00%
Burglary31.57-57.14%
Drugs21.18100.00%
Bicycle theft20.78100.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Theft from the person10.39-50.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5162.34-12.07%
Violence and sexual offences4920.00-2.00%
Public order1219.2171.43%
Criminal damage and arson124.719.09%
Vehicle crime104.71900.00%
Other theft73.92-12.50%
Burglary72.74250.00%
Shoplifting52.74-61.54%
Theft from the person21.96100.00%
Possession of weapons10.78-50.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.39-75.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5861.9593.33%
Violence and sexual offences5022.7431.58%
Shoplifting1319.60-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson115.1010.00%
Other theft84.310.00%
Public order73.1475.00%
Bicycle theft42.74100.00%
Possession of weapons21.570.00%
Burglary20.78-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Drugs10.39-66.67%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3844.7031.03%
Anti-social behaviour3014.90-48.28%
Shoplifting1411.76366.67%
Criminal damage and arson105.4966.67%
Other theft83.9260.00%
Public order43.14-20.00%
Drugs31.57200.00%
Burglary31.18200.00%
Bicycle theft21.18100.00%
Robbery20.780.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5845.8756.76%
Violence and sexual offences2922.7416.00%
Criminal damage and arson611.3750.00%
Other theft52.3566.67%
Public order51.96-44.44%
Shoplifting31.96-72.73%
Possession of weapons21.18-60.00%
Robbery20.780.00%
Other crime20.78100.00%
Drugs10.78-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3739.21-24.49%
Violence and sexual offences2514.51-40.48%
Shoplifting119.8057.14%
Public order94.3112.50%
Possession of weapons53.5366.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.96-73.33%
Other theft31.57-25.00%
Drugs21.18-66.67%
Robbery20.780.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4954.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences4219.21-31.15%
Criminal damage and arson1516.4750.00%
Public order85.8833.33%
Shoplifting73.14-22.22%
Drugs62.74200.00%
Other theft42.350.00%
Possession of weapons31.57200.00%
Vehicle crime31.180.00%
Bicycle theft11.18-50.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6157.6469.44%
Anti-social behaviour4923.9275.00%
Criminal damage and arson1019.21-9.09%
Shoplifting93.9212.50%
Public order63.53-25.00%
Other theft42.35100.00%
Drugs21.57100.00%
Robbery20.780.00%
Bicycle theft20.780.00%
Burglary10.78-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3638.03-23.40%
Anti-social behaviour2814.12-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson1110.98-15.38%
Public order84.31100.00%
Shoplifting83.14-27.27%
Burglary33.14200.00%
Other theft21.18-66.67%
Drugs10.780.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4751.76-2.08%
Anti-social behaviour3618.43-28.00%
Criminal damage and arson1314.1230.00%
Shoplifting115.1022.22%
Other theft64.31-45.45%
Other crime42.350.00%
Bicycle theft41.57-20.00%
Public order41.5733.33%
Possession of weapons21.570.00%
Robbery20.78100.00%
Theft from the person20.78100.00%
Burglary10.78-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5056.85-21.88%
Violence and sexual offences4819.60-28.36%
Other theft1118.8283.33%
Criminal damage and arson104.3142.86%
Shoplifting93.92-40.00%
Bicycle theft53.5366.67%
Burglary31.96-50.00%
Public order31.18-82.35%
Vehicle crime31.18-25.00%
Theft from the person11.18-66.67%
Drugs10.39-80.00%
Robbery10.39-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6778.4221.82%
Anti-social behaviour6426.2777.78%
Public order1725.09325.00%
Shoplifting156.67-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson75.88-41.67%
Other theft62.740.00%
Burglary62.35200.00%
Drugs52.3566.67%
Vehicle crime41.96300.00%
Theft from the person31.570.00%
Bicycle theft31.1850.00%
Robbery21.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%

In July 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 offences5554.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour3621.570.00%
Shoplifting1814.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson127.060.00%
Other theft64.710.00%
Public order42.350.00%
Drugs31.570.00%
Burglary21.180.00%
Bicycle theft20.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 583 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 44.85 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202437
June 202451
May 202458
April 202430
March 202458
February 202437
January 202449
December 202349
November 202328
October 202336
September 202350
August 202364
July 202336

A total of 98 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202412
May 20247
April 20244
March 20245
February 20249
January 20248
December 20236
November 20238
October 20234
September 20233
August 202317
July 20234

A total of 593 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 45.62 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202446
June 202449
May 202450
April 202438
March 202429
February 202425
January 202442
December 202361
November 202336
October 202347
September 202348
August 202367
July 202355

A total of 80 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20247
May 20248
April 20248
March 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236
September 202311
August 20236
July 20236

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 202410
May 20241
March 20241
January 20243
September 20233
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 132 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.15 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202412
May 202411
April 202410
March 20246
February 20244
January 202415
December 202310
November 202311
October 202313
September 202310
August 20237
July 202312

A total of 139 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.69 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 20245
May 202413
April 202414
March 20243
February 202411
January 20247
December 20239
November 20238
October 202311
September 20239
August 202315
July 202318

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231
August 20235
July 20233

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20234

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
October 20232
September 20231
August 20233

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20247
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233
August 20236
July 20232

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
October 20232
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232
August 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. New Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 3. St Edmund Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Albert Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. St Nicholas Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Nightclub
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Great George Street
    Total6
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Gloucester Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Caroline Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Market Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Salisbury Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. St Mary Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. St Thomas Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Weymouth (Station)
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 17. Upway Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Pilgrims Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. South Parade
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Lower St Edmund Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Maiden Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Westham Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Granville Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 24. Westwey Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 25. Esplanade
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Park Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Weymouth
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Holland Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Helen Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Stavordale Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1