WEST BAY ROAD, DT6 4EQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT6 4EQ

WEST BAY ROAD, DT6 4EQ, Dorset has recorded a total of 4 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.70 per 1,000 population. This DT6 4EQ 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 4EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT6 4EQ, encompassing approximately 701 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

DT6 4EQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Foxglove Way with total crimes: 2
  • West Bay Road with total crimes: 2

WEST BAY ROAD, DT6 4EQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.7050.00%
Vehicle crime14.28-50.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime28.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.85100.00%
Theft from the person12.850.00%
Other theft11.430.00%

In June 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary14.280.00%
Other crime11.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.43-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences27.130.00%
Other theft22.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.850.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.280.00%
Other theft12.85-50.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft25.700.00%
Other crime12.850.00%
Shoplifting11.430.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime12.850.00%
Possession of weapons11.430.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.85100.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary14.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.430.00%
Other theft11.430.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime12.850.00%
Other theft11.430.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft14.280.00%
Shoplifting11.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.430.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.430.00%

In August 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson25.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.850.00%
Vehicle crime11.430.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
February 20241
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 11 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
August 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
August 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DT6 4EQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Foxglove Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. West Bay Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2