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

Overview of Crime in DT4 9BG

PORTLAND ROAD, DT4 9BG, Dorset has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.17 per 1,000 population. This DT4 9BG 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 9BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT4 9BG, encompassing approximately 3079 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

DT4 9BG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Williams' Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Fairview Road with total crimes: 2
  • Portland Road with total crimes: 2

PORTLAND ROAD, DT4 9BG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 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 behaviour106.17900.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.2520.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.95-50.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.90-54.55%
Public order21.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Shoplifting10.65-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.4983.33%
Public order23.57100.00%
Shoplifting20.65100.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-85.71%
Other crime10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.12-36.36%
Violence and sexual offences62.2720.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.9525.00%
Burglary21.620.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour117.1457.14%
Violence and sexual offences53.57-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.62300.00%
Shoplifting11.300.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.250.00%
Vehicle crime72.270.00%
Burglary22.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-75.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.25133.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.27300.00%

In December 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 offences105.2042.86%
Anti-social behaviour33.25-62.50%
Other theft10.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-83.33%
Drugs10.320.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.79-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.60-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.270.00%
Shoplifting21.95100.00%
Public order10.650.00%

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 offences149.097.69%
Anti-social behaviour104.55233.33%
Other theft23.250.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.8218.18%
Anti-social behaviour34.22-76.92%
Other theft20.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1310.0730.00%
Violence and sexual offences114.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.57100.00%
Public order20.65100.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.570.00%
Shoplifting13.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20241
May 20241
April 20247
March 202411
February 20247
January 20247
December 20233
November 20238
October 202310
September 20233
August 202313
July 202310

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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20236
September 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

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 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20245
May 202411
April 20246
March 20245
February 202410
January 202410
December 202310
November 20237
October 202314
September 202313
August 202311
July 202311

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20247
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
August 20232
July 20231

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

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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
July 20231

A total of 3 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
August 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231

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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Williams' Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Fairview Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Portland Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Dundee Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. West Bay Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Kayes Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Doncaster Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Douglas Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Dawlish Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Gallwey Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Broughton Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hillbourne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bohay'S Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1