DT4 9QB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT4 9QB

DT4 9QB, Dorset has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.22 per 1,000 population. This DT4 9QB 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 9QB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT4 9QB, encompassing approximately 2298 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DT4 9QB 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

DT4 9QB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.2260.00%
Public order23.48100.00%
Drugs10.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.09-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.74200.00%
Public order11.310.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.22200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.48-50.00%
Public order10.87-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.44-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-50.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.7933.33%
Public order31.74200.00%
Shoplifting21.31100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.35-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences31.74-50.00%
Shoplifting11.310.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.70250.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.05-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.61200.00%
Shoplifting11.310.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences86.09166.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.48-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.35-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.3150.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.61-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.74-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.22-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.610.00%
Shoplifting21.74100.00%

In October 2023, 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 behaviour86.53300.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.48100.00%
Shoplifting12.610.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.310.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Shoplifting10.870.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1 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

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20246
February 20248
January 20243
December 20234
November 202312
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20247
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20238
September 20232

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20234

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 2 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
March 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20242
January 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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 9QB 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