DT6 3PH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT6 3PH

DT6 3PH, Dorset has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.92 per 1,000 population. This DT6 3PH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DT6 postcode area, which has experienced 105 crimes and a crime rate of 4.84 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DT6 3PH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT6 3PH, encompassing approximately 1923 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DT6 3PH area, explore the DT6 3PH 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 (-46.15% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

DT6 3PH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • South Street with total crimes: 3
  • Alexandra Road with total crimes: 3

DT6 3PH 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.92-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson43.64300.00%
Shoplifting42.08100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.08-62.50%
Other theft21.560.00%
Public order11.040.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.60550.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.76100.00%
Other theft24.160.00%
Shoplifting21.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.040.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Public order10.52-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.760.00%
Other theft22.08100.00%
Public order21.04-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.04-50.00%
Burglary11.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-50.00%
Shoplifting10.52-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.32-33.33%
Shoplifting32.0850.00%
Public order31.5650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.560.00%
Drugs11.040.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Other theft10.52-75.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.3250.00%
Other theft43.12100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.080.00%
Public order21.040.00%
Shoplifting21.04-33.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.80-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.08-25.00%
Shoplifting31.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.56-75.00%
Other theft21.040.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour812.4814.29%
Violence and sexual offences64.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.12300.00%
Public order32.080.00%
Other theft21.560.00%
Drugs11.040.00%

In February 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 behaviour79.3640.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.640.00%
Vehicle crime33.12200.00%
Burglary11.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.8850.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.12150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.600.00%
Shoplifting21.040.00%
Public order11.04-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.6833.33%
Public order22.08100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.04-77.78%
Other theft11.04-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour910.40-30.77%
Violence and sexual offences34.68-25.00%
Other theft21.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.04-33.33%
Burglary21.040.00%
Public order11.040.00%
Robbery10.520.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1313.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.080.00%
Other theft21.560.00%
Bicycle theft11.040.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202413
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246
April 20244
March 20246
February 20246
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20248
February 20247
January 20245
December 20232
November 20239
October 202313

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
March 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
October 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DT6 3PH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. South Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Alexandra Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Arrowfield
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Watton Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Vearse Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Edgehill Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Gundry Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Alexandra Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Folly Mill Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Folly Mill Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1