FOLLY MILL LANE, DT6 3PP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT6 3PP

FOLLY MILL LANE, DT6 3PP, Dorset has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.81 per 1,000 population. This DT6 3PP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DT6 postcode area, which has experienced 133 crimes and a crime rate of 6.14 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DT6 3PP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT6 3PP, encompassing approximately 2403 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

DT6 3PP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gundry Lane with total crimes: 10
  • Downes Street with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7

FOLLY MILL LANE, DT6 3PP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1715.8113.33%
Violence and sexual offences127.0720.00%
Shoplifting34.9950.00%
Other theft21.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Public order10.42-66.67%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1516.64650.00%
Violence and sexual offences106.2466.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.16300.00%
Public order31.660.00%
Burglary31.250.00%
Other theft21.250.00%
Shoplifting20.830.00%
Other crime10.830.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.66-33.33%
Public order32.50-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.25-77.78%
Drugs20.83100.00%
Other theft20.83-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.83-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour914.1550.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.7428.57%
Public order43.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.66-40.00%
Other theft31.250.00%
Vehicle crime21.25100.00%
Shoplifting10.83-66.67%
Robbery10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

In April 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 offences710.40-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.9120.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.5025.00%
Shoplifting32.0850.00%
Public order21.25-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In March 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 offences1012.9011.11%
Anti-social behaviour54.16-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson42.080.00%
Public order31.66200.00%
Other theft31.2550.00%
Drugs21.250.00%
Shoplifting20.83-71.43%
Other crime10.830.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.6512.50%
Anti-social behaviour73.7440.00%
Shoplifting72.910.00%
Other theft22.91100.00%
Public order10.83-75.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.5760.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.33-44.44%
Public order42.0833.33%
Possession of weapons31.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.250.00%
Other theft10.830.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour99.1528.57%
Violence and sexual offences53.74-16.67%
Public order32.080.00%
Drugs21.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83-33.33%
Other theft10.83-50.00%

In November 2023, 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 behaviour79.99-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.9150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.50-50.00%
Other theft21.250.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.42-50.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1413.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.82100.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.50-69.23%
Shoplifting21.66-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.830.00%
Other theft20.83-50.00%
Theft from the person10.830.00%
Public order10.42-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.3985.71%
Anti-social behaviour75.4140.00%
Other theft42.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.66-40.00%
Shoplifting31.250.00%
Drugs21.250.00%
Possession of weapons20.830.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Burglary10.83-66.67%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.080.00%
Burglary32.080.00%
Bicycle theft11.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202410
June 20246
May 20249
April 20247
March 202410
February 20249
January 20248
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234
September 202313
August 20237

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
August 20231

A total of 108 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 202415
June 20242
May 20249
April 20246
March 20245
February 20247
January 20245
December 20239
November 20237
October 202314
September 20237
August 20235

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20247
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 5 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
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
October 20232
August 20231

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236
September 20233
August 20235

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
March 20241
November 20232
September 20231
August 20233

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Gundry Lane
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Downes Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Doctor Roberts Close
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Normandy Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. South Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Church Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. St Michael'S Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. South Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Church Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. East Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1