CASTLETOWN, DT5 1BD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT5 1BD

CASTLETOWN, DT5 1BD, Dorset has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.96 per 1,000 population. This DT5 1BD 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 1BD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT5 1BD, encompassing approximately 1094 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

DT5 1BD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Amelia Close with total crimes: 3
  • East Weare Road with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

CASTLETOWN, DT5 1BD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.9610.00%
Anti-social behaviour110.05-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1026.5066.67%
Public order59.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.57-42.86%
Vehicle crime23.650.00%
Other theft21.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.830.00%
Possession of weapons11.830.00%
Theft from the person10.910.00%
Bicycle theft10.910.00%
Shoplifting10.910.00%

In July 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 behaviour715.53250.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.40200.00%
Other theft25.480.00%
Burglary11.830.00%
Shoplifting10.910.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26.40-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.83-33.33%
Public order21.83-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.830.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.53-50.00%
Public order57.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.57-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.74-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1623.76128.57%
Anti-social behaviour414.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.65100.00%
Drugs21.830.00%
Robbery11.830.00%
Burglary10.910.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.22133.33%
Vehicle crime16.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.91-80.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson510.96400.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.57-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour22.74100.00%
Possession of weapons11.830.00%
Burglary10.910.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.9616.67%
Public order16.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.91-50.00%
Other theft10.910.00%
Robbery10.910.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.83-50.00%
Other theft10.910.00%
Theft from the person10.910.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences39.14-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.830.00%
Drugs11.830.00%
Public order10.910.00%
Other crime10.910.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences610.05-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour25.480.00%
Public order11.83-50.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.910.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.880.00%
Public order26.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.830.00%
Robbery11.830.00%
Other theft10.910.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 20246
June 20242
May 20248
April 202416
March 20247
February 20243
January 20247
December 20236
November 20233
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20247
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 2 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
February 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
June 20242
May 20245
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 4 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
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Amelia Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. East Weare Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Liberty Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Harbour View Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Dock Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1