BARRACK ROAD, DT4 8UD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT4 8UD

BARRACK ROAD, DT4 8UD, Dorset has recorded a total of 93 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 56.52 per 1,000 population. This DT4 8UD 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 8UD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT4 8UD, encompassing approximately 1645 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)

DT4 8UD Crime Hotspots

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

  • New Street with total crimes: 18
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 17
  • St Nicholas Street with total crimes: 13

BARRACK ROAD, DT4 8UD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3456.526.25%
Anti-social behaviour2820.6655.56%
Criminal damage and arson817.0214.29%
Public order74.860.00%
Other theft54.2566.67%
Shoplifting43.04-55.56%
Vehicle crime32.4350.00%
Bicycle theft21.82100.00%
Burglary11.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3249.8445.45%
Anti-social behaviour1819.45-35.71%
Shoplifting910.94200.00%
Public order75.4740.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.25250.00%
Other theft34.25-62.50%
Vehicle crime21.82-33.33%
Drugs21.22100.00%
Bicycle theft11.220.00%
Theft from the person10.61-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2848.0112.00%
Violence and sexual offences2217.02-21.43%
Other theft813.37300.00%
Public order54.86400.00%
Burglary43.040.00%
Vehicle crime32.430.00%
Shoplifting31.82-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.82-50.00%
Theft from the person21.220.00%
Drugs11.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2843.1533.33%
Anti-social behaviour2517.0292.31%
Shoplifting915.19-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.47100.00%
Other theft22.43-50.00%
Public order11.220.00%
Drugs10.61-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2134.0350.00%
Anti-social behaviour1312.76-50.00%
Shoplifting107.90400.00%
Other theft46.08300.00%
Drugs32.43200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.82-50.00%
Public order11.220.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Robbery10.610.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2632.8244.44%
Violence and sexual offences1415.8016.67%
Criminal damage and arson48.510.00%
Shoplifting22.43-77.78%
Possession of weapons11.220.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Public order10.61-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1832.21-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences1210.94-25.00%
Shoplifting97.29200.00%
Public order65.4750.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.650.00%
Other theft12.43-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2436.4760.00%
Violence and sexual offences1614.59-42.86%
Other theft49.72300.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.4333.33%
Public order42.43100.00%
Shoplifting32.430.00%
Possession of weapons31.820.00%
Drugs11.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2833.4375.00%
Anti-social behaviour1517.020.00%
Shoplifting39.12-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.82-40.00%
Public order21.82-71.43%
Drugs11.220.00%
Burglary10.61-66.67%
Other theft10.610.00%
Robbery10.610.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1632.21-30.43%
Anti-social behaviour159.72-25.00%
Public order79.12600.00%
Shoplifting54.25-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.04150.00%
Burglary33.04200.00%
Possession of weapons11.820.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2336.474.55%
Anti-social behaviour2013.98-16.67%
Shoplifting612.1620.00%
Other theft33.65-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.82-50.00%
Theft from the person21.22100.00%
Other crime11.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Public order10.61-75.00%
Burglary10.61-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2441.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences2214.590.00%
Shoplifting513.370.00%
Other theft43.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.430.00%
Public order42.430.00%
Burglary22.430.00%
Bicycle theft21.220.00%
Vehicle crime11.220.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 254 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202428
July 202418
June 202428
May 202425
April 202413
March 202426
February 202418
January 202424
December 202315
November 202315
October 202320
September 202324

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 268 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202434
July 202432
June 202422
May 202428
April 202421
March 202414
February 202412
January 202416
December 202328
November 202316
October 202323
September 202322

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20247
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20247
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20246
January 20244
December 20232
November 20237
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20244
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 68 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20249
June 20243
May 20249
April 202410
March 20242
February 20249
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
March 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. New Street
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. St Nicholas Street
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. St Edmund Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. St Thomas Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Pilgrims Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 7. Trinity Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Herbert Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Market Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Maiden Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Helen Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Nightclub
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 13. Dorset Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 14. Trinity Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. South Parade
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Lower St Edmund Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Newberry Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Esplanade
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1