WAKEHAM, DT5 1HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT5 1HW

WAKEHAM, DT5 1HW, Dorset has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.72 per 1,000 population. This DT5 1HW 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 1HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT5 1HW, encompassing approximately 1490 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DT5 1HW area, explore the DT5 1HW Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the DT5 1HW area, visit the DT5 1HW House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DT5 1HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Park Road with total crimes: 3
  • Alm Place with total crimes: 2

WAKEHAM, DT5 1HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.72-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.68-20.00%
Public order22.680.00%
Shoplifting21.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour510.73150.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.3566.67%
Shoplifting23.350.00%
Public order21.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.34-50.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

In July 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 offences36.71-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson22.01-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.34-84.62%
Shoplifting21.34-33.33%
Robbery11.340.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1323.4830.00%
Violence and sexual offences78.7240.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.70400.00%
Shoplifting33.350.00%
Vehicle crime32.010.00%
Public order22.010.00%
Burglary11.340.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1013.4125.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.71400.00%
Shoplifting33.3550.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.010.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.38-52.94%
Shoplifting25.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.340.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1712.74-10.53%
Violence and sexual offences111.40-75.00%
Public order10.670.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1920.1235.71%
Violence and sexual offences412.7433.33%
Other theft22.680.00%
Burglary21.34100.00%
Shoplifting21.34-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.340.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1414.76-22.22%
Shoplifting49.39300.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.6850.00%
Burglary12.010.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1814.76100.00%
Violence and sexual offences212.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.340.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences26.04-33.33%
Shoplifting11.340.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98.7228.57%
Violence and sexual offences36.0450.00%
Shoplifting12.01-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour710.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.700.00%
Other theft21.340.00%
Shoplifting21.340.00%
Bicycle theft11.340.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Public order10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 20247
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 135 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 202413
May 202410
April 20248
March 202417
February 202419
January 202414
December 202318
November 20239
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
February 20242
September 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
December 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20242
January 20241
September 20231

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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft 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 1HW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Park Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Alm Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. New Church Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Wakeham
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Reforne
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Foundry Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Easton Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1