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

Overview of Crime in DT4 8QE

OLD CASTLE ROAD, DT4 8QE, Dorset has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.43 per 1,000 population. This DT4 8QE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DT4 postcode area, which has experienced 494 crimes and a crime rate of 13.13 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DT4 8QE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT4 8QE, encompassing approximately 1750 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DT4 8QE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Henry Close with total crimes: 1
  • Parr Way with total crimes: 1
  • Old Castle Road with total crimes: 1

OLD CASTLE ROAD, DT4 8QE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.43100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.14-50.00%
Shoplifting21.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.43100.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.29-50.00%
Public order10.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.29100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.140.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order21.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.14-75.00%

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 offences42.86-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour12.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.14133.33%
Anti-social behaviour14.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.86200.00%
Public order11.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft22.29100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.140.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.290.00%
Bicycle theft11.710.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20247
February 20243
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
February 20241

A total of 1 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Henry Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parr Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Old Castle Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Southlands Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Khartoum Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Sudan Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1