VICTORIA SQUARE, DT5 1AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT5 1AL

VICTORIA SQUARE, DT5 1AL, Dorset has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.20 per 1,000 population. This DT5 1AL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DT5 postcode area, which has experienced 79 crimes and a crime rate of 5.82 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DT5 1AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT5 1AL, encompassing approximately 1111 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DT5 1AL area, explore the DT5 1AL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-77.78% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DT5 1AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Victory Road with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1
  • Queens Road with total crimes: 1

VICTORIA SQUARE, DT5 1AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.20-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences23.60-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson11.800.00%
Public order10.90-75.00%

In August 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 offences921.6012.50%
Anti-social behaviour68.1050.00%
Public order45.400.00%
Possession of weapons13.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.900.00%
Other theft10.90-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.200.00%
Other theft33.600.00%
Burglary12.700.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences818.00-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour47.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.60200.00%
Public order32.700.00%
Vehicle crime12.700.00%
Shoplifting10.900.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.20-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour48.100.00%
Public order33.600.00%
Other crime12.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.90-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.1037.50%
Anti-social behaviour49.9033.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.600.00%
Drugs11.800.00%
Burglary10.900.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.50166.67%
Anti-social behaviour37.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.700.00%
Other theft11.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.40-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson22.70-33.33%
Public order11.800.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.20200.00%
Other theft22.700.00%
Shoplifting11.800.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.50-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson13.60-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.5016.67%
Criminal damage and arson56.3066.67%
Anti-social behaviour24.50100.00%
Drugs11.800.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.70-50.00%
Other theft10.900.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.600.00%
Public order35.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.700.00%
Drugs11.800.00%
Other theft10.900.00%
Robbery10.900.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20248
June 20248
May 20249
April 202411
March 20248
February 20243
January 20248
December 20234
November 20237
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20243
May 20243
February 20241
September 20233

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
March 20241
January 20242
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
June 20241
March 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
April 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DT5 1AL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Victory Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Queens Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Harbour View Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Victoria Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1