DT6 3PQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT6 3PQ

DT6 3PQ, Dorset has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.80 per 1,000 population. This DT6 3PQ 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 3PQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT6 3PQ, encompassing approximately 2142 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DT6 3PQ area, explore the DT6 3PQ 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 (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-58.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

DT6 3PQ 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 3PQ 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.80-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.27-58.33%
Shoplifting42.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.870.00%
Public order11.400.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.87600.00%
Anti-social behaviour126.5471.43%
Vehicle crime25.600.00%
Shoplifting20.93100.00%
Theft from the person10.930.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Public order10.47-50.00%
Other theft10.47-66.67%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.870.00%
Other theft33.2750.00%
Public order21.40-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Burglary20.93100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.93-60.00%
Shoplifting10.93-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.40-28.57%
Shoplifting32.3350.00%
Public order31.4050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.40100.00%
Other theft20.93-60.00%
Drugs10.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In May 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 offences711.6740.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.27100.00%
Other theft52.80150.00%
Public order22.330.00%
Shoplifting20.93-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.93-80.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson58.8725.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.33-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour32.33-50.00%
Shoplifting31.400.00%
Other theft21.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%

In March 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 offences710.7416.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.80300.00%
Public order31.870.00%
Other theft21.40100.00%
Drugs10.930.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.4020.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.80-14.29%
Vehicle crime32.80200.00%
Burglary11.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-50.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In January 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 offences79.34133.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.330.00%
Shoplifting20.930.00%
Public order10.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.67-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences32.3350.00%
Other theft11.40-66.67%
Public order10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour99.34-25.00%
Other theft34.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.40-33.33%
Burglary20.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.93-33.33%
Public order10.930.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1211.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.40-72.73%
Other theft31.400.00%
Bicycle theft11.400.00%
Public order10.47-50.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.140.00%
Drugs22.800.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202414
July 20242
June 20245
May 20247
April 20245
March 20247
February 20246
January 20247
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 202311

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202412
July 20247
May 20246
April 20243
March 20246
February 20246
January 20245
December 20235
November 20239
October 202312
September 20236

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 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 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
September 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 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
February 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
September 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DT6 3PQ 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. St Michael'S Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Watton Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Gundry Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Alexandra Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Folly Mill Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Folly Mill Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1