LYMES CLOSE, DT4 9XN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT4 9XN

LYMES CLOSE, DT4 9XN, Dorset has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.17 per 1,000 population. This DT4 9XN 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 9XN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT4 9XN, encompassing approximately 2707 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

DT4 9XN 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

LYMES CLOSE, DT4 9XN 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.1740.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.580.00%
Public order31.1150.00%
Drugs11.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.65-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson51.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.85-70.00%
Other theft21.110.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.02900.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.69250.00%
Drugs12.580.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.22-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-50.00%
Shoplifting10.37-50.00%
Public order10.37-75.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

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 offences75.91-30.00%
Public order42.58100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.48-81.82%
Shoplifting20.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour119.6083.33%
Violence and sexual offences104.0642.86%
Public order23.69100.00%
Shoplifting10.740.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.39-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.5820.00%
Other theft22.22100.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.4325.00%
Drugs11.850.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.80-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour42.22300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.48100.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.32-56.25%
Anti-social behaviour12.58-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.91-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson32.95200.00%
Shoplifting21.11100.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.75200.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.3214.29%
Public order12.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.580.00%
Burglary11.110.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 202410
June 20241
May 20242
April 202411
March 20246
February 20245
January 20244
December 20231
November 20238
October 20239
September 20233

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20247
June 20242
May 20247
April 202410
March 20247
February 202412
January 20246
December 20237
November 202316
October 20238
September 20237

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 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 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 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 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
April 20241
February 20241

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
September 20231

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 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

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 9XN 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. Williams' Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Chesil View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. West Bay Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1