BUXTON ROAD, DT4 9PS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT4 9PS

BUXTON ROAD, DT4 9PS, Dorset has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.48 per 1,000 population. This DT4 9PS 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 9PS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT4 9PS, encompassing approximately 2555 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DT4 9PS area, explore the DT4 9PS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DT4 9PS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Fairview Road with total crimes: 4
  • Swaffield Gardens with total crimes: 2

BUXTON ROAD, DT4 9PS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.48125.00%
Public order33.52200.00%
Drugs11.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-75.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson46.26300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.57-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.57-50.00%
Other theft11.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.1350.00%
Drugs12.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.91-42.86%
Shoplifting21.570.00%
Public order10.78-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.2640.00%
Public order42.74300.00%
Shoplifting21.57100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.78-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.6514.29%
Violence and sexual offences53.130.00%
Shoplifting11.960.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.6140.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.74-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson31.96200.00%
Other theft21.170.00%
Possession of weapons20.780.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.04266.67%
Anti-social behaviour54.300.00%
Drugs11.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.70400.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.96-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41.96-69.23%
Anti-social behaviour11.57-87.50%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.1762.50%
Anti-social behaviour85.0914.29%
Criminal damage and arson33.13200.00%
Shoplifting21.17100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.13133.33%
Public order12.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Other theft10.39-50.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.570.00%
Other theft21.170.00%
Shoplifting10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20247
April 20245
March 20245
February 202411
January 20243
December 20234
November 202313
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20248
May 20242
April 20248
March 20247
February 20245
January 20245
December 20231
November 20238
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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 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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total4
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Fairview Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Swaffield Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Williams' Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Chesil View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. West Bay Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1