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

Overview of Crime in DT4 8QQ

OLD CASTLE ROAD, DT4 8QQ, Dorset has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.38 per 1,000 population. This DT4 8QQ 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 8QQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT4 8QQ, encompassing approximately 2229 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

DT4 8QQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Verne Road with total crimes: 2
  • Portwey Close with total crimes: 2
  • Henry Close with total crimes: 1

OLD CASTLE ROAD, DT4 8QQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 behaviour65.38500.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.6950.00%
Shoplifting21.35100.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%

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 offences21.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.90-66.67%
Shoplifting10.450.00%

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 behaviour33.1450.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.35-66.67%
Shoplifting10.90-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

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
Shoplifting76.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.1450.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.69100.00%

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 offences42.24-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour11.79-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.28125.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.900.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

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 offences43.14300.00%
Public order11.79-50.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

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 order22.240.00%
Other theft10.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour20.900.00%

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 offences32.690.00%
Bicycle theft21.35100.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%

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 behaviour33.14-40.00%
Public order21.35100.00%
Bicycle theft10.900.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

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 behaviour53.590.00%
Public order12.240.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20244
March 20249
February 20244
January 20241
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20247

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons 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

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Verne Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Portwey Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Henry Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parr Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Old Castle Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Southlands Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Khartoum Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Sudan Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. New Close Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Down Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1