FORTUNESWELL, DT5 1LR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT5 1LR

FORTUNESWELL, DT5 1LR, Dorset has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.89 per 1,000 population. This DT5 1LR 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 1LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT5 1LR, encompassing approximately 2466 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DT5 1LR area, explore the DT5 1LR 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 (-36.36% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

DT5 1LR 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

FORTUNESWELL, DT5 1LR 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.89-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour42.84-50.00%
Shoplifting21.62-33.33%
Other theft10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-66.67%
Other crime10.410.00%
Public order10.41-83.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.41120.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.460.00%
Public order63.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.43-25.00%
Shoplifting31.22200.00%
Burglary21.22100.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Other theft10.81-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

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 behaviour88.92100.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.24-64.29%
Criminal damage and arson42.030.00%
Other theft31.62200.00%
Shoplifting11.22-50.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.76133.33%
Anti-social behaviour45.6833.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.620.00%
Public order31.6250.00%
Shoplifting21.220.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.27-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.43-40.00%
Public order21.220.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.7011.11%
Anti-social behaviour54.050.00%
Other theft12.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-66.67%
Drugs10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.92125.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.6566.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.03200.00%
Vehicle crime21.220.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

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 offences44.46-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.620.00%
Burglary11.220.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-75.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In January 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 offences126.89200.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.86300.00%
Other theft11.620.00%

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 offences44.05-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.62-83.33%
Other crime10.410.00%

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 offences109.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.43300.00%
Vehicle crime31.620.00%
Drugs11.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.4925.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.050.00%
Other theft21.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.080.00%
Other theft23.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.810.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 20245
June 202414
May 20246
April 202410
March 20249
February 20244
January 202412
December 20234
November 202310
October 202310
September 20238

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 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20248
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
June 20243
May 20242
February 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 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 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
March 20242
November 20233

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 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 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 1LR 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
  • 10. Prison
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Harbour View Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1