ST SWITHINS ROAD, DT6 5DE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT6 5DE

ST SWITHINS ROAD, DT6 5DE, Dorset has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.57 per 1,000 population. This DT6 5DE 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 5DE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT6 5DE, encompassing approximately 2719 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-85.71% decrease)

DT6 5DE Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Swithins Place with total crimes: 3
  • St Cecilia'S Gardens with total crimes: 1
  • Yarn Mill Close with total crimes: 1

ST SWITHINS ROAD, DT6 5DE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.57-40.00%
Other theft11.10-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.37-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.7275.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.57-44.44%
Vehicle crime21.840.00%
Other theft20.74100.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-75.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98.0912.50%
Criminal damage and arson43.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.470.00%
Vehicle crime21.47100.00%
Burglary10.74-50.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.35300.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.94-42.86%
Burglary21.47100.00%
Other theft20.74-60.00%
Public order20.74-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.74-66.67%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.1940.00%
Other theft52.570.00%
Public order31.840.00%
Vehicle crime31.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1050.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.10100.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.15-28.57%
Public order31.84200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.37-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.2540.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.5720.00%
Shoplifting22.21-71.43%
Public order10.740.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting76.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.57-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour51.84150.00%
Public order11.840.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.6816.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.57-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.1520.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.21-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson21.840.00%
Public order10.740.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.99-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences53.31-68.75%
Drugs11.840.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.37-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.34166.67%
Anti-social behaviour115.8810.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.04150.00%
Shoplifting21.84-33.33%
Drugs10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.680.00%
Shoplifting32.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.100.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20244
June 20244
May 20247
April 20245
March 20247
February 20245
January 20247
December 20236
November 20235
October 202316
September 20236

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20249
June 20248
May 20242
April 20241
March 20246
February 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 20239
October 202311
September 202310

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
April 20241

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20247
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 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
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
May 20243
April 20242
December 20232
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 2 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
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person 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 5DE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. St Swithins Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 2. St Cecilia'S Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Yarn Mill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Broadmead Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Chards Mead Road
    Total1
    Public order1