THE LINEN YARD, DT6 5FJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT6 5FJ

THE LINEN YARD, DT6 5FJ, Dorset has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.35 per 1,000 population. This DT6 5FJ 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 5FJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT6 5FJ, encompassing approximately 2243 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DT6 5FJ 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

THE LINEN YARD, DT6 5FJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.3520.00%
Vehicle crime22.670.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Other theft10.45-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.45-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.58-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences42.2333.33%
Other theft31.7850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.340.00%
Vehicle crime20.89100.00%
Drugs10.890.00%

In July 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 behaviour77.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.1250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.340.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.45-50.00%

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 behaviour76.690.00%
Shoplifting23.120.00%
Other theft20.89-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.89-81.82%
Burglary10.890.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.8222.22%
Anti-social behaviour74.90250.00%
Other theft33.120.00%
Vehicle crime31.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.340.00%
Shoplifting20.89-33.33%
Burglary10.890.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.92200.00%
Shoplifting34.0150.00%
Possession of weapons21.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.6950.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.670.00%
Shoplifting21.34-71.43%
Public order10.89-50.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting78.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.120.00%
Public order21.78-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.90-20.00%
Public order31.78200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.340.00%
Vehicle crime20.89100.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.46-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences22.23-60.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

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 behaviour98.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.01-58.33%
Drugs12.230.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.45-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.8271.43%
Anti-social behaviour95.35-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.01150.00%
Shoplifting22.23-33.33%
Public order10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1011.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.460.00%
Shoplifting33.120.00%
Burglary21.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 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
September 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20247
June 20247
May 20247
April 20242
March 20246
February 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20239
October 20239
September 202310

A total of 14 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 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 202411
April 20249
March 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 202312
September 20237

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
September 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
September 20232

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20247
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 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

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 5FJ 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