DT6 3PL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT6 3PL

DT6 3PL, Dorset has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.24 per 1,000 population. This DT6 3PL 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 3PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT6 3PL, encompassing approximately 1794 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DT6 3PL area, explore the DT6 3PL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-78.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-81.82% decrease)

DT6 3PL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • South Street with total crimes: 3
  • Gundry Lane with total crimes: 1

DT6 3PL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting47.24100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.23-78.57%
Anti-social behaviour21.67-81.82%
Vehicle crime21.11100.00%
Public order11.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.831300.00%
Anti-social behaviour117.8057.14%
Shoplifting26.13100.00%
Theft from the person11.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Other theft10.56-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.360.00%
Other theft23.900.00%
Burglary21.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.56-75.00%
Public order10.56-66.67%
Shoplifting10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.800.00%
Public order32.23200.00%
Burglary21.670.00%
Other theft21.11-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.130.00%
Other theft32.23200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.67-50.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson47.8033.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.23-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour22.23-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.110.00%
Other theft10.56-50.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Public order10.56-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.7040.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.90-16.67%
Public order32.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.670.00%
Other theft21.67100.00%
Drugs11.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.2450.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.340.00%
Other theft12.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.3625.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.79-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.230.00%
Shoplifting21.110.00%
Public order11.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.13-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences42.79100.00%
Other theft12.23-50.00%
Public order10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour910.03-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson25.02-50.00%
Burglary21.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.11100.00%
Other theft21.11-33.33%
Robbery11.110.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1413.37366.67%
Criminal damage and arson47.800.00%
Other theft32.230.00%
Bicycle theft11.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.56-85.71%
Shoplifting10.560.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.900.00%
Public order21.670.00%
Vehicle crime11.110.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202411
July 20247
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 20239
October 202314
September 20233

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202414
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20247
February 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 20237

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20244
March 20243
January 20242
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 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
October 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
November 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 3PL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. South Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Gundry Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Nordons
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Crock Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Folly Mill Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Folly Mill Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1