KENT CLOSE, DT4 9TF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT4 9TF

KENT CLOSE, DT4 9TF, Dorset has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.01 per 1,000 population. This DT4 9TF 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 9TF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT4 9TF, encompassing approximately 1221 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DT4 9TF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Yarlands with total crimes: 2
  • Alexandra Road with total crimes: 1

KENT CLOSE, DT4 9TF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.01-28.57%
Shoplifting34.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.640.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences719.6540.00%
Burglary35.7350.00%
Public order32.46200.00%
Shoplifting32.460.00%
Other theft22.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.64-50.00%
Drugs21.640.00%
Vehicle crime11.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%

In May 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 offences513.92150.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.090.00%
Shoplifting33.27-62.50%
Burglary22.460.00%
Other theft21.640.00%
Public order11.640.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting89.8233.33%
Violence and sexual offences26.55-75.00%
Public order11.64-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.74166.67%
Shoplifting66.55-25.00%
Public order24.91100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.82-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting813.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.55-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.460.00%
Vehicle crime11.640.00%
Public order10.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%
Burglary10.820.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting815.5660.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.5550.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.64-50.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting59.0125.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences413.10-33.33%
Shoplifting43.27-69.23%
Burglary23.27100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.64-66.67%
Other theft11.640.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1324.5662.50%
Anti-social behaviour610.6420.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.9150.00%
Other theft14.910.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%
Theft from the person10.820.00%
Public order10.82-66.67%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting818.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.55150.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.090.00%
Public order33.27-25.00%
Vehicle crime12.460.00%
Drugs10.820.00%

In August 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order412.28300.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.2733.33%
Shoplifting43.27-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.64-75.00%

In July 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting517.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.090.00%
Drugs43.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.460.00%
Burglary11.640.00%
Public order10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20247
May 20245
April 20242
March 20248
February 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236
September 20234
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20236
September 20235
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 78 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20248
March 20246
February 20248
January 20248
December 20235
November 20234
October 202313
September 20238
August 20234
July 20235

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
October 20231
September 20233
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
November 20231
September 20231
July 20234

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 2. Yarlands
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Alexandra Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Granby Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Canterbury Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. B3158
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cobham Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Theme/Adventure Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1