WESTHILL ROAD, DT4 9GA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT4 9GA

WESTHILL ROAD, DT4 9GA, Dorset has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.78 per 1,000 population. This DT4 9GA 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 9GA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT4 9GA, encompassing approximately 2249 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

DT4 9GA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • North Road with total crimes: 2
  • Cunningham Close with total crimes: 2

WESTHILL ROAD, DT4 9GA 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 Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.7875.00%
Public order33.1150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.33-50.00%
Drugs10.890.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson58.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.22-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.780.00%
Other theft21.780.00%
Public order20.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%

In July 2024, 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 behaviour86.22700.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.5633.33%
Drugs11.780.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.67-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.330.00%
Shoplifting10.44-50.00%
Public order10.44-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.78-33.33%
Public order32.67200.00%
Shoplifting21.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-87.50%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.8912.50%
Anti-social behaviour84.000.00%
Shoplifting13.560.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.6760.00%
Other theft23.56100.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

In February 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 offences55.3325.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.22-25.00%
Drugs11.330.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.78-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson41.78300.00%
Possession of weapons11.780.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.56-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.110.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.450.00%
Shoplifting22.220.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20248
June 20241
May 20241
April 20248
February 20243
January 20244
November 20235

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20249
March 20248
February 20245
January 20244
December 20237
November 202310

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 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 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total4
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. North Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Cunningham Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Swaffield Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Mandeville Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Chesil View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. West Bay Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1