DT5 1LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT5 1LH

DT5 1LH, Dorset has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.96 per 1,000 population. This DT5 1LH 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 1LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT5 1LH, encompassing approximately 2155 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

DT5 1LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Victory Road with total crimes: 3
  • Brymers Avenue with total crimes: 2

DT5 1LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences66.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.78-33.33%
Shoplifting21.86-33.33%
Other theft10.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-50.00%
Public order10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour610.67-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.7820.00%
Shoplifting32.78200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.39-50.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Other theft10.46-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour89.74166.67%
Violence and sexual offences53.71-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.320.00%
Other theft31.86200.00%
Shoplifting11.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.67140.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.57300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.860.00%
Public order21.39100.00%
Shoplifting10.930.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.57150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.32-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.390.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.18-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences22.32-75.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.28100.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.78100.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.10-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.860.00%
Burglary11.390.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-75.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.96150.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.64300.00%
Other theft11.860.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences45.10-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.8633.33%
Vehicle crime11.86-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-83.33%
Other crime10.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.6725.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.64100.00%
Vehicle crime32.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.390.00%
Drugs11.390.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences86.0333.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.710.00%
Other theft21.390.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.100.00%
Other theft22.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.930.00%
Drugs10.930.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20245
June 202412
May 20245
April 20242
March 20248
February 20244
January 202410
December 20234
November 202310
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20248
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20246
February 20243
December 20234
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241

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
March 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 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 2 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
December 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Victory Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 3. Brymers Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. East Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Belle Vue Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Queens Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1