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

Overview of Crime in DT4 9BH

PORTLAND ROAD, DT4 9BH, Dorset has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.99 per 1,000 population. This DT4 9BH 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 9BH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT4 9BH, encompassing approximately 1752 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DT4 9BH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Douglas Road with total crimes: 3
  • Portland Road with total crimes: 2
  • Ferrymans Way with total crimes: 2

PORTLAND ROAD, DT4 9BH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.99-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour33.9950.00%
Burglary11.710.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Public order10.57-50.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.41-11.11%
Vehicle crime34.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.710.00%
Public order21.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.14-66.67%
Burglary11.140.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.5680.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.14500.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.71-28.57%
Public order12.85-50.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.13250.00%
Burglary23.990.00%
Public order21.140.00%
Other crime11.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-50.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson79.13250.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.99-50.00%
Burglary21.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.14-66.67%
Other crime11.140.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Robbery10.570.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.42-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour43.4233.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.28100.00%
Public order11.140.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.560.00%
Vehicle crime73.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.99-25.00%
Burglary21.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.14-66.67%
Public order10.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

In January 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 offences77.99-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour43.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.280.00%

In December 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 offences86.28100.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.57100.00%
Other theft11.140.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.14-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.280.00%
Public order11.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-83.33%
Drugs10.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.70-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.42100.00%
Other theft33.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.71-33.33%

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 offences109.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.710.00%
Vehicle crime11.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20249
June 20245
May 20247
April 20242
March 20246
February 20247
January 20247
December 20238
November 20234
October 20236
September 202310

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20247
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
February 20247
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 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
April 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery 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 9BH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Douglas Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Portland Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Ferrymans Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Downclose
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Lyndale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Dumbarton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Dundee Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Dover Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Smallmouth Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Dowman Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1