THE MALTINGS, DT4 8SP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT4 8SP

THE MALTINGS, DT4 8SP, Dorset has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.32 per 1,000 population. This DT4 8SP 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 8SP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT4 8SP, encompassing approximately 2131 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DT4 8SP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Trinity Road with total crimes: 4
  • Herbert Place with total crimes: 4
  • Helen Lane with total crimes: 2

THE MALTINGS, DT4 8SP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.3225.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.690.00%
Shoplifting21.880.00%
Public order20.94-50.00%
Burglary10.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Other theft10.47-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.2060.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.750.00%
Public order41.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.88100.00%
Other theft31.8850.00%
Bicycle theft21.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.91-64.29%
Anti-social behaviour42.35-20.00%
Shoplifting21.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94100.00%
Public order20.94-33.33%
Other theft20.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.79100.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.57150.00%
Public order32.35200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.57133.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.28-84.62%
Other theft20.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour138.91160.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.10-70.00%
Public order11.41-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.38100.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.69-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson22.35100.00%
Public order20.94100.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.3840.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.28-50.00%
Other theft32.350.00%
Possession of weapons21.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.69-16.67%
Shoplifting12.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-50.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.82-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson22.35100.00%
Other theft10.940.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.5116.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.28-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.820.00%
Other theft10.47-66.67%
Public order10.47-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.750.00%
Other theft32.820.00%
Public order21.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20248
June 20245
May 202414
April 20247
March 20243
February 202410
January 20245
December 202310
November 20235
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 202413
February 20245
January 20247
December 20235
November 20236
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
December 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
April 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Trinity Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Herbert Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Helen Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Dorset Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Franchise Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Trinity Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Redcliff View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Newberry Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Rodwell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1