PRINCESS ROAD, DT6 5AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT6 5AY

PRINCESS ROAD, DT6 5AY, Dorset has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.48 per 1,000 population. This DT6 5AY 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 5AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT6 5AY, encompassing approximately 1915 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DT6 5AY area, explore the DT6 5AY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DT6 5AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Journeys End with total crimes: 4
  • South Street with total crimes: 3
  • Alexandra Road with total crimes: 3

PRINCESS ROAD, DT6 5AY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.48-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour45.22-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.090.00%
Other theft31.570.00%
Vehicle crime11.57-50.00%
Public order10.520.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.23266.67%
Anti-social behaviour85.74300.00%
Other theft34.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5750.00%
Bicycle theft21.570.00%
Vehicle crime21.040.00%
Shoplifting21.040.00%
Theft from the person11.040.00%
Public order10.52-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft37.31200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.57-25.00%
Public order21.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.04100.00%
Other crime11.040.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.31-69.23%
Criminal damage and arson22.09100.00%
Shoplifting21.04100.00%
Public order21.04100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.04-85.71%
Drugs10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Other theft10.52-75.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences1315.1462.50%
Anti-social behaviour76.79133.33%
Other theft43.65300.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.09-75.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-50.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.52-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.9633.33%
Criminal damage and arson44.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.09-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.570.00%
Shoplifting21.040.00%
Possession of weapons11.040.00%
Other theft10.52-50.00%

In March 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 behaviour611.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.13100.00%
Public order32.09200.00%
Other theft21.570.00%
Drugs11.040.00%

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 behaviour69.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.1320.00%
Vehicle crime33.13200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.570.00%
Public order11.040.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In January 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 behaviour68.87100.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.1325.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.610.00%
Public order11.04-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences45.2233.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.09-57.14%
Public order21.57100.00%
Other theft11.04-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.40-41.67%
Violence and sexual offences33.65-50.00%
Other theft21.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.04-33.33%
Burglary21.040.00%
Public order11.040.00%
Robbery10.520.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1212.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.130.00%
Bicycle theft11.570.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
July 20243
June 20244
May 202413
April 20248
March 20246
February 20246
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20242
June 20241
May 20247
April 20243
March 20246
February 20246
January 20246
December 20233
November 20237
October 202312

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20243
January 20241

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
October 20231

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 5AY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Journeys End
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 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. Vearse Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Edgehill Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Pine View
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Gundry Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Alexandra Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1