DT6 5EG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT6 5EG

DT6 5EG, Dorset has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.14 per 1,000 population. This DT6 5EG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DT6 postcode area, which has experienced 133 crimes and a crime rate of 6.14 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DT6 5EG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT6 5EG, encompassing approximately 1808 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DT6 5EG area, explore the DT6 5EG Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the DT6 5EG area, visit the DT6 5EG House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

DT6 5EG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gundry Lane with total crimes: 10
  • Doctor Roberts Close with total crimes: 3
  • Journeys End with total crimes: 2

DT6 5EG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences1117.14266.67%
Anti-social behaviour86.08300.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.4250.00%
Other theft21.660.00%
Bicycle theft21.110.00%
Vehicle crime21.110.00%
Shoplifting11.110.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Public order10.55-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.19-25.00%
Other theft21.66100.00%
Public order21.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.11100.00%
Other crime11.110.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

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 offences47.74-69.23%
Criminal damage and arson22.210.00%
Shoplifting21.11100.00%
Public order21.11100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.11-66.67%
Drugs10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Other theft10.55-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.2785.71%
Other theft47.19300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.2150.00%
Robbery11.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-50.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.55-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.4016.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.87-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.11-66.67%
Shoplifting21.110.00%
Other theft11.11-50.00%

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 behaviour612.1620.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.32100.00%
Public order32.21200.00%
Other theft21.660.00%
Drugs11.110.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences69.9520.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.32-16.67%
Vehicle crime32.76200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.660.00%
Public order11.110.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

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 behaviour69.40200.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.3266.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.760.00%
Public order11.11-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.420.00%
Public order21.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.11-71.43%
Other theft11.11-50.00%

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 behaviour79.95-36.36%
Violence and sexual offences33.87-50.00%
Other theft21.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.11-33.33%
Burglary21.110.00%
Public order11.110.00%
Robbery10.550.00%

In October 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 behaviour1112.7283.33%
Violence and sexual offences66.08-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson33.32200.00%
Bicycle theft11.660.00%
Public order10.55-50.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.2783.33%
Anti-social behaviour66.0850.00%
Public order23.32100.00%
Vehicle crime11.110.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-50.00%
Burglary10.55-50.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.320.00%
Burglary22.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.110.00%
Vehicle crime11.110.00%
Public order10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20243
June 20244
May 202413
April 20247
March 20246
February 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236
September 202311
August 20236

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20246
February 20245
January 20246
December 20232
November 20237
October 202311
September 20236
August 20234

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20243
January 20241
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

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 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
November 20232
September 20231
August 20232

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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
January 20241

A total of 2 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Gundry Lane
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Doctor Roberts Close
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Journeys End
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Arrow Field
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Normandy Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. South Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Church Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Watton Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Vearse Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Edgehill Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Pine View
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. St Michael'S Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. South Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1