OLD CASTLE ROAD, DT4 8QB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT4 8QB

OLD CASTLE ROAD, DT4 8QB, Dorset has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.24 per 1,000 population. This DT4 8QB 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 8QB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT4 8QB, encompassing approximately 2159 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

DT4 8QB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Old Castle Road with total crimes: 2
  • Khartoum Road with total crimes: 1
  • Verne Way with total crimes: 1

OLD CASTLE ROAD, DT4 8QB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.56500.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.7850.00%
Shoplifting21.39100.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.93-66.67%
Shoplifting10.46-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.7050.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.39-66.67%
Shoplifting20.93-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting76.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.2450.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.78100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.32-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.85-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.56100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.24300.00%
Public order11.85-50.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In January 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order22.320.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour20.930.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.320.00%
Bicycle theft21.39100.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.24-40.00%
Public order21.39100.00%
Bicycle theft10.930.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.240.00%
Public order12.320.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20241

A total of 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20244
March 20248
February 20244
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
December 20232
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

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August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20247

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20242
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

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February 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

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January 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Old Castle Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Khartoum Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Verne Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Verne Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Portwey Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Connaught Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1