DOWNCLOSE, DT4 9JL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT4 9JL

DOWNCLOSE, DT4 9JL, Dorset has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.81 per 1,000 population. This DT4 9JL 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 9JL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT4 9JL, encompassing approximately 3099 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DT4 9JL area, explore the DT4 9JL Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the DT4 9JL area, visit the DT4 9JL House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

DT4 9JL 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

DOWNCLOSE, DT4 9JL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences95.8128.57%
Anti-social behaviour62.90500.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.94-50.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.84-30.00%
Public order22.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Shoplifting10.65-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-50.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.45100.00%
Public order23.230.00%
Shoplifting20.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.65-60.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson77.4275.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.61-54.55%
Burglary21.610.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

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 behaviour117.1057.14%
Violence and sexual offences53.55-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson41.61300.00%
Shoplifting11.290.00%
Public order10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.3622.22%
Anti-social behaviour73.5516.67%
Vehicle crime72.260.00%
Burglary22.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-66.67%
Other theft10.320.00%

In January 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 offences95.81-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour62.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.940.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.8457.14%
Anti-social behaviour33.55-57.14%
Other theft10.970.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.42-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.26-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson62.26500.00%
Shoplifting21.94100.00%
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 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.3616.67%
Anti-social behaviour114.52266.67%
Other theft23.550.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.139.09%
Anti-social behaviour33.87-76.92%
Other theft20.97100.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%

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 behaviour1310.3285.71%
Violence and sexual offences114.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.55100.00%
Public order20.65100.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.550.00%
Shoplifting12.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20247
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
November 20236
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

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 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20247
May 202410
April 20245
March 20245
February 202411
January 20249
December 202311
November 20237
October 202314
September 202312
August 202311
July 202311

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 202411
February 20247
January 20246
December 20233
November 20237
October 202311
September 20233
August 202313
July 20237

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20247
July 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
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 4 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
August 20231

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
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 1 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

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 9JL 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. Doncaster Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Douglas Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Dawlish Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Gallwey Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Broughton Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hillbourne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lyndale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Dumbarton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Avocet Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1