DT6 4SB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT6 4SB

DT6 4SB, Dorset has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.01 per 1,000 population. This DT6 4SB 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 4SB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT6 4SB, encompassing approximately 1247 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DT6 4SB area, explore the DT6 4SB Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the DT6 4SB area, visit the DT6 4SB House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

DT6 4SB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • South Street with total crimes: 3
  • Nordons with total crimes: 1

DT6 4SB 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
Shoplifting48.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.21-57.14%
Vehicle crime22.40100.00%
Public order11.600.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences710.42600.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.61-25.00%
Bicycle theft12.400.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.820.00%
Other theft33.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.80-75.00%
Shoplifting10.800.00%
Public order10.800.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.210.00%
Burglary23.210.00%
Drugs11.600.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Shoplifting10.800.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.4133.33%
Other theft23.21100.00%
Shoplifting11.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.41-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Shoplifting10.800.00%
Public order10.80-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour49.6233.33%
Violence and sexual offences43.210.00%
Public order23.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.600.00%
Drugs10.800.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.6133.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.210.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38.8250.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.400.00%
Shoplifting21.600.00%
Possession of weapons11.600.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.0150.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.40-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour611.22-53.85%
Burglary24.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.60100.00%
Other theft21.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.60-66.67%
Robbery10.800.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1316.83550.00%
Criminal damage and arson310.420.00%
Other theft22.400.00%
Bicycle theft11.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.80-80.00%
Shoplifting10.800.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.010.00%
Public order21.600.00%
Vehicle crime11.600.00%
Drugs10.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
September 20232

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 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
September 20231

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 202313
September 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233

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 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
November 20232

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 4SB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. South Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Nordons
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Crock Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1