DT5 2BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT5 2BJ

DT5 2BJ, Dorset has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.91 per 1,000 population. This DT5 2BJ 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 2BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT5 2BJ, encompassing approximately 2655 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DT5 2BJ area, explore the DT5 2BJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

DT5 2BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Reforne with total crimes: 3
  • Park Road with total crimes: 3

DT5 2BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences97.9128.57%
Anti-social behaviour43.39-33.33%
Public order41.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.510.00%
Shoplifting20.750.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.2940.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.64200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.26-50.00%
Shoplifting20.750.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Burglary10.38-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.40-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.88-20.00%
Burglary31.5150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.13-84.62%
Shoplifting20.75-33.33%
Robbery10.750.00%

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 behaviour1314.6930.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.90-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.640.00%
Public order31.880.00%
Shoplifting31.130.00%
Vehicle crime31.13200.00%
Burglary21.13100.00%
Theft from the person10.750.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.92140.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.520.00%
Shoplifting33.7750.00%
Burglary11.130.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In April 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 behaviour106.78-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences53.7766.67%
Shoplifting21.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour189.04-5.26%
Violence and sexual offences36.78-25.00%
Other theft11.13-50.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

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 behaviour1912.0526.67%
Violence and sexual offences47.160.00%
Burglary21.51100.00%
Shoplifting20.75-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour159.04-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences45.65-33.33%
Shoplifting41.51300.00%
Burglary11.510.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1811.6738.46%
Violence and sexual offences66.78-14.29%
Other theft22.260.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

In November 2023, 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 behaviour138.6630.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.640.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.91-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences73.77133.33%
Other theft22.64-33.33%
Shoplifting10.75-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour128.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.520.00%
Other theft31.130.00%
Shoplifting21.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20245
June 20247
May 202412
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20237
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 150 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.54 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20242
June 202413
May 202410
April 202410
March 202418
February 202419
January 202415
December 202318
November 202313
October 202310
September 202312

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
June 20243
March 20241
December 20232
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 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
October 20232
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 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
June 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
May 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 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 2BJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Reforne
    Total3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Park Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Alm Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Haylands
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. New Church Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Wakeham
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Foundry Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Easton Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Montrose Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St Georges Estate Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Shortlands
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Pound Piece
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1