PORTLAND ROAD, DT4 9AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT4 9AB

PORTLAND ROAD, DT4 9AB, Dorset has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.50 per 1,000 population. This DT4 9AB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DT4 postcode area, which has experienced 398 crimes and a crime rate of 10.58 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DT4 9AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT4 9AB, encompassing approximately 2933 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DT4 9AB area, explore the DT4 9AB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

DT4 9AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Fairview Road with total crimes: 4
  • Douglas Road with total crimes: 3

PORTLAND ROAD, DT4 9AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.500.00%
Public order44.09100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.36-50.00%
Drugs11.020.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.2371.43%
Anti-social behaviour64.09-33.33%
Vehicle crime42.05300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.36300.00%
Public order21.360.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.82800.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.0775.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.390.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In June 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 offences43.07-42.86%
Public order11.36-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.34-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-50.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.460.00%
Public order32.39200.00%
Shoplifting21.02100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.68-77.78%
Burglary10.680.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98.86-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.390.00%
Shoplifting11.360.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour129.55100.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.09-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson42.39100.00%
Other theft21.36100.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.5262.50%
Anti-social behaviour64.43-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.05-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.50200.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.0733.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.73100.00%
Possession of weapons11.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.09-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.05-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.02-60.00%
Drugs10.680.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.21-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour83.41-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.73400.00%
Shoplifting21.70100.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.2360.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.46233.33%
Criminal damage and arson13.410.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.410.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
July 20247
June 20244
May 20247
April 20247
March 20247
February 202413
January 20248
December 20236
November 202310
October 202316
September 202310

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20249
June 20241
May 20242
April 20249
March 202412
February 20246
January 20249
December 20233
November 20238
October 202310
September 20233

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
April 20241
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DT4 9AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total4
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Fairview Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Douglas Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Swaffield Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Williams' Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Portland Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Chesil View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Doncaster Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Parkmead Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Downclose
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. West Bay Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1