DT4 9DW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT4 9DW

DT4 9DW, Dorset has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.81 per 1,000 population. This DT4 9DW 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 9DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT4 9DW, encompassing approximately 1615 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

DT4 9DW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fraser Avenue with total crimes: 8
  • Marquis Close with total crimes: 2
  • Lichfield Road with total crimes: 1

DT4 9DW 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 Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.81250.00%
Drugs24.330.00%
Public order21.24100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.43300.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.48-75.00%
Burglary11.240.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.4360.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.95-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-66.67%
Public order10.62-50.00%
Burglary10.620.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences58.05-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.10-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.86-33.33%
Public order21.24-50.00%
Other theft11.24-66.67%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1821.6728.57%
Violence and sexual offences611.1450.00%
Public order43.710.00%
Other theft32.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8650.00%
Drugs11.860.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1413.00-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences48.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.48100.00%
Vehicle crime11.240.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1815.48157.14%
Violence and sexual offences411.140.00%
Shoplifting22.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.67-46.15%
Violence and sexual offences44.330.00%
Public order12.48-66.67%
Robbery10.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1314.2462.50%
Violence and sexual offences48.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.480.00%
Public order31.86200.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.05100.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.95-33.33%
Public order12.480.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences66.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.710.00%
Other theft12.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20248
June 20245
May 20246
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236

A total of 90 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 202418
April 202414
March 202418
February 20247
January 202413
December 20238
November 20234

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
November 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20242

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Fraser Avenue
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Marquis Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 3. Lichfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1