WEST ALLINGTON, DT6 5BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT6 5BG

WEST ALLINGTON, DT6 5BG, Dorset has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.78 per 1,000 population. This DT6 5BG 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 5BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT6 5BG, encompassing approximately 2250 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DT6 5BG Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Swithins Place with total crimes: 3
  • Arrowfield with total crimes: 3
  • St Michael'S Lane with total crimes: 2

WEST ALLINGTON, DT6 5BG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.78-12.50%
Vehicle crime23.110.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Other theft10.44-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.44-87.50%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour811.5560.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.55166.67%
Other theft33.5550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.33100.00%
Vehicle crime20.89100.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%

In July 2024, 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 behaviour56.66-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences32.2250.00%
Other theft21.330.00%
Burglary20.89100.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.44-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.55-12.50%
Shoplifting23.110.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.89-81.82%
Public order20.89100.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%

In May 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 offences1113.7737.50%
Anti-social behaviour84.89100.00%
Vehicle crime33.550.00%
Other theft21.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89-50.00%
Shoplifting20.89-33.33%
Burglary10.890.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%

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 offences89.7760.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.5533.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.78-33.33%
Shoplifting31.7850.00%
Possession of weapons11.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Public order10.44-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour69.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.67400.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.2250.00%
Public order21.330.00%
Other theft20.89100.00%
Shoplifting20.89-71.43%
Burglary10.890.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting79.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.1150.00%
Public order22.67-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.44-50.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.330.00%
Public order41.78300.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.78-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.89100.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.89-63.64%
Violence and sexual offences31.78-40.00%
Vehicle crime11.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1110.2237.50%
Violence and sexual offences54.89-50.00%
Drugs12.220.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.44-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.550.00%
Shoplifting22.670.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20243
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20245
June 20247
May 20248
April 20244
March 20246
February 20246
January 20244
December 20234
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20243
June 20242
May 202411
April 20248
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
November 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DT6 5BG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. St Swithins Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 2. Arrowfield
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. St Michael'S Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Broadmead Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Chards Mead Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Pine View
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Gundry Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1