LESSINGHAM AVENUE, DT4 9AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT4 9AP

LESSINGHAM AVENUE, DT4 9AP, Dorset has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.42 per 1,000 population. This DT4 9AP 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 9AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT4 9AP, encompassing approximately 2212 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

DT4 9AP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Williams' Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Portland Road with total crimes: 2

LESSINGHAM AVENUE, DT4 9AP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order45.42300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.81-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.81-60.00%
Drugs10.900.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.6820.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.71-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson32.260.00%
Vehicle crime21.360.00%
Public order10.900.00%

In July 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 behaviour75.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.1666.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.710.00%
Public order21.360.00%
Other theft10.900.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.9750.00%
Public order21.36100.00%
Shoplifting20.90100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.90-60.00%
Burglary10.900.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.33-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.2650.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.360.00%
Shoplifting10.900.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.90-71.43%
Shoplifting10.900.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.88133.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.160.00%
Vehicle crime21.810.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.0733.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.81-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.36100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.5266.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.26-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.360.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.97-55.56%
Violence and sexual offences31.81-25.00%
Shoplifting21.36100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.900.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.23350.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.07-50.00%
Shoplifting11.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.900.00%
Other theft10.900.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%

Crime by Type

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 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20247
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20247
May 20242
April 20245
March 20248
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20239
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
September 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20243
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 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

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total4
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Williams' Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Portland Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Parkmead Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Downclose
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Lyndale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. West Bay Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1