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

Overview of Crime in DT4 9BE

PORTLAND ROAD, DT4 9BE, Dorset has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.12 per 1,000 population. This DT4 9BE 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 9BE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT4 9BE, encompassing approximately 2956 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-54.55% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

DT4 9BE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Chesil View with total crimes: 2
  • Fairview Road with total crimes: 2

PORTLAND ROAD, DT4 9BE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.1214.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.71-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson41.69300.00%
Vehicle crime41.35300.00%
Other theft11.350.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour117.441000.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.7275.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.370.00%
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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.72-42.86%
Shoplifting21.350.00%
Public order10.68-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
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 offences75.0740.00%
Public order32.37200.00%
Shoplifting21.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.68-75.00%
Other crime10.680.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.09-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.71-16.67%
Shoplifting11.690.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-66.67%
Public order10.340.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.46100.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.38-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson32.03200.00%
Other theft21.01100.00%
Possession of weapons20.680.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.77120.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.72-16.67%
Vehicle crime21.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-50.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In January 2024, 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 behaviour65.07100.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

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 offences53.72-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.69-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.01-50.00%
Drugs10.680.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.78-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour82.71-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.71300.00%
Shoplifting21.35100.00%
Other theft10.680.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences149.47133.33%
Anti-social behaviour104.74400.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.380.00%
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 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.030.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20247
June 20244
May 20247
April 20245
March 20246
February 202411
January 20245
December 20235
November 20238
October 202314
September 20236

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 202411
June 20241
May 20242
April 20248
March 202410
February 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 20238
October 202310
September 20232

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Chesil View
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Fairview Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Rodden Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Dawlish Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Broadmeadow Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Williams' Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Portland Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Wyke Square
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Collins Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Doncaster Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Downclose
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Stoke Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. South Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1