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

Overview of Crime in DT6 5BL

WEST ALLINGTON, DT6 5BL, Dorset has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.96 per 1,000 population. This DT6 5BL 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 5BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT6 5BL, encompassing approximately 2119 residents.

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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)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

DT6 5BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Journeys End with total crimes: 4
  • St Swithins Place with total crimes: 3
  • Alexandra Road with total crimes: 3

WEST ALLINGTON, DT6 5BL 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 Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.96-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences63.30-25.00%
Other theft22.83-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.94-33.33%
Public order10.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-50.00%

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 behaviour813.2160.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.7760.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.77200.00%
Other theft31.4250.00%
Vehicle crime21.42100.00%
Drugs10.940.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.49-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences52.3666.67%
Other theft22.360.00%
Burglary20.94100.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.47-50.00%

In June 2024, 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 behaviour78.49-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences33.30-80.00%
Shoplifting21.420.00%
Other theft20.94-33.33%
Public order20.94100.00%
Burglary10.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.9866.67%
Anti-social behaviour87.08100.00%
Vehicle crime33.77200.00%
Other theft31.42200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.42-50.00%
Shoplifting20.94-33.33%
Burglary10.940.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.7980.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.2533.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.89-33.33%
Shoplifting31.8950.00%
Vehicle crime11.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Public order10.47-50.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%

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 behaviour69.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.83400.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.3650.00%
Public order21.420.00%
Other theft20.94100.00%
Shoplifting20.94-71.43%
Burglary10.940.00%

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
Shoplifting710.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.3050.00%
Public order22.83-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.940.00%
Bicycle theft10.940.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.47-50.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-50.00%

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 behaviour46.130.00%
Public order41.89300.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.89-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.94100.00%
Other theft10.940.00%

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 behaviour45.19-63.64%
Violence and sexual offences31.89-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%
Public order10.47-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1111.3237.50%
Violence and sexual offences65.19-50.00%
Public order22.830.00%
Other theft20.940.00%
Other crime10.940.00%
Shoplifting10.47-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.1050.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.66-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson63.77200.00%
Public order22.830.00%
Shoplifting20.94-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1214.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.660.00%
Shoplifting33.770.00%
Burglary21.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 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 20232
October 20232

A total of 90 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 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
September 202312

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20245
June 20243
May 202415
April 20249
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 202312
September 20238

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20236
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 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
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 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
September 20233

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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 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
September 20232

A total of 1 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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Journeys End
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. St Swithins Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 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. Chards Mead Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Pine View
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Gundry Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1