DT4 8UB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT4 8UB

DT4 8UB, Dorset has recorded a total of 58 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.21 per 1,000 population. This DT4 8UB 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 8UB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT4 8UB, encompassing approximately 1858 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

DT4 8UB Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Edmund Street with total crimes: 9
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 6
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 6

DT4 8UB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2131.2150.00%
Anti-social behaviour1611.30-33.33%
Public order78.6175.00%
Other theft43.77-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson42.15100.00%
Vehicle crime22.150.00%
Bicycle theft21.080.00%
Shoplifting11.08-66.67%
Drugs10.540.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2431.214.35%
Violence and sexual offences1412.91-41.67%
Other theft77.530.00%
Public order43.77100.00%
Shoplifting32.15200.00%
Vehicle crime21.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.08-50.00%
Burglary11.080.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2429.0633.33%
Anti-social behaviour2312.91155.56%
Criminal damage and arson412.38300.00%
Public order22.15100.00%
Shoplifting11.080.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1819.91125.00%
Anti-social behaviour99.69-57.14%
Other theft44.840.00%
Drugs22.15100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.080.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2118.83110.00%
Violence and sexual offences811.30-42.86%
Possession of weapons14.300.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Public order10.54-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1418.8316.67%
Anti-social behaviour107.53-33.33%
Public order55.3825.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.690.00%
Other theft11.08-75.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1523.1415.38%
Violence and sexual offences128.07-50.00%
Other theft46.46300.00%
Public order42.15300.00%
Possession of weapons32.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.610.00%
Shoplifting11.08-50.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2424.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour1312.918.33%
Shoplifting27.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.08-33.33%
Public order11.08-80.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1219.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences126.460.00%
Public order56.46400.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.69200.00%
Shoplifting11.610.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1216.14-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences126.46-20.00%
Other crime16.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-75.00%
Other theft10.54-50.00%
Public order10.54-66.67%
Theft from the person10.540.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1523.14-21.05%
Violence and sexual offences158.07-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson48.07-42.86%
Public order32.1550.00%
Bicycle theft21.610.00%
Other theft21.080.00%
Burglary11.08-66.67%
Theft from the person10.540.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3337.1365.00%
Anti-social behaviour1917.765.56%
Criminal damage and arson710.22133.33%
Burglary33.77200.00%
Possession of weapons21.61100.00%
Public order21.08-33.33%
Other theft21.08100.00%
Shoplifting11.080.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2026.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour1810.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson39.690.00%
Public order31.610.00%
Burglary11.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 207 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202424
May 202423
April 20249
March 202421
February 202410
January 202415
December 202313
November 202312
October 202312
September 202315
August 202319
July 202318

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231
September 20233
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 227 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.46 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202421
June 202414
May 202424
April 202418
March 20248
February 202414
January 202412
December 202324
November 202312
October 202312
September 202315
August 202333
July 202320

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20247
April 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20232
July 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
July 20231

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
January 20241
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234
August 20237
July 20233

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231
August 20233
July 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20243
October 20231
August 20232
July 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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. St Edmund Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Market Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Pilgrims Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. South Parade
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lower St Edmund Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Maiden Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Franchise Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 10. Horsford Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 11. St Leonard'S Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Dorset Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Esplanade
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Helen Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Oakley Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Admirals Quarter
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Parking Area
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 18. Hope Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Trinity Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. The Maltings
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Shire Horse Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. St Alban Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1