SCHOOL STREET, DT4 8NH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT4 8NH

SCHOOL STREET, DT4 8NH, Dorset has recorded a total of 138 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 59.85 per 1,000 population. This DT4 8NH 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 8NH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT4 8NH, encompassing approximately 2305 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (-2.27% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (-32.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (220.00% increase)

DT4 8NH Crime Hotspots

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

  • New Street with total crimes: 12
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • St Edmund Street with total crimes: 9

SCHOOL STREET, DT4 8NH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4359.85-2.27%
Anti-social behaviour3418.65-32.00%
Shoplifting1614.75220.00%
Criminal damage and arson116.940.00%
Public order104.770.00%
Other theft104.3442.86%
Vehicle crime44.34-60.00%
Burglary31.73-57.14%
Drugs21.30100.00%
Bicycle theft20.87100.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Theft from the person10.43-50.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5065.06-10.71%
Violence and sexual offences4421.69-6.38%
Criminal damage and arson1119.080.00%
Vehicle crime104.77900.00%
Public order104.3442.86%
Other theft74.340.00%
Burglary73.04250.00%
Shoplifting53.04-61.54%
Theft from the person22.17100.00%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.43-75.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5665.4993.10%
Violence and sexual offences4724.2927.03%
Shoplifting1320.38-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson115.6422.22%
Public order74.77133.33%
Other theft73.040.00%
Bicycle theft43.04100.00%
Burglary21.73100.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%
Drugs10.43-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3745.9754.17%
Anti-social behaviour2916.05-45.28%
Shoplifting1412.58366.67%
Criminal damage and arson96.0780.00%
Other theft73.9040.00%
Drugs33.04200.00%
Public order31.30-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.30100.00%
Robbery10.87-50.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5345.5476.67%
Violence and sexual offences2422.990.00%
Other theft510.4166.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.1725.00%
Public order42.17-50.00%
Shoplifting31.73-72.73%
Possession of weapons21.30-50.00%
Robbery20.870.00%
Other crime20.87100.00%
Drugs10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3038.60-30.23%
Violence and sexual offences2413.01-38.46%
Shoplifting1110.4183.33%
Public order84.7714.29%
Criminal damage and arson43.47-69.23%
Possession of weapons41.7333.33%
Other theft31.73-25.00%
Robbery21.300.00%
Drugs10.87-83.33%
Burglary10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4354.652.38%
Violence and sexual offences3918.65-33.90%
Criminal damage and arson1316.9144.44%
Public order75.6440.00%
Shoplifting63.04-33.33%
Drugs62.60200.00%
Other theft42.600.00%
Possession of weapons31.73200.00%
Vehicle crime21.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.870.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5958.5568.57%
Anti-social behaviour4225.5955.56%
Shoplifting918.2212.50%
Criminal damage and arson93.90-18.18%
Public order53.90-37.50%
Other theft42.17100.00%
Drugs21.730.00%
Robbery20.870.00%
Burglary10.87-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3540.77-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour2715.18-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson1111.71-15.38%
Public order84.77100.00%
Shoplifting83.47-27.27%
Burglary33.47200.00%
Other theft21.30-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4253.35-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour3318.22-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson1314.3144.44%
Shoplifting115.6422.22%
Other theft64.77-45.45%
Other crime42.600.00%
Bicycle theft41.73-20.00%
Public order41.7333.33%
Robbery21.730.00%
Theft from the person20.87100.00%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%
Burglary10.43-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4858.98-21.31%
Anti-social behaviour4420.82-24.14%
Other theft1119.08120.00%
Shoplifting94.77-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson93.90125.00%
Bicycle theft53.9066.67%
Burglary32.17-25.00%
Public order31.30-78.57%
Vehicle crime21.30-33.33%
Theft from the person10.87-66.67%
Drugs10.43-75.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6176.3327.08%
Anti-social behaviour5826.4675.76%
Public order1425.16250.00%
Shoplifting146.07-22.22%
Other theft56.07-16.67%
Burglary42.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.73-66.67%
Drugs41.7333.33%
Theft from the person31.730.00%
Vehicle crime31.30200.00%
Bicycle theft31.3050.00%
Robbery21.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4856.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour3320.820.00%
Shoplifting1814.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson127.810.00%
Other theft65.200.00%
Public order42.600.00%
Drugs31.730.00%
Burglary21.300.00%
Bicycle theft20.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 532 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 40.92 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202434
June 202450
May 202456
April 202429
March 202453
February 202430
January 202443
December 202342
November 202327
October 202333
September 202344
August 202358
July 202333

A total of 87 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202410
May 20247
April 20243
March 20244
February 20248
January 20247
December 20235
November 20238
October 20234
September 20233
August 202314
July 20234

A total of 551 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 42.38 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202443
June 202444
May 202447
April 202437
March 202424
February 202424
January 202439
December 202359
November 202335
October 202342
September 202348
August 202361
July 202348

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20247
May 20247
April 20247
March 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236
September 202311
August 20235
July 20236

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 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 20242
September 20232
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 122 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202411
May 202411
April 20249
March 20245
February 20244
January 202413
December 20239
November 202311
October 202313
September 20239
August 20234
July 202312

A total of 137 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.54 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 20246
December 20239
November 20238
October 202311
September 20239
August 202314
July 202318

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 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 20241
January 20246
December 20232
September 20231
August 20234
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 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 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 20231
October 20234
September 20235
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231
August 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DT4 8NH 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. Parking Area
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Helen Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Stavordale Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. St Alban Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1