WEST MEAD, DT6 5RU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT6 5RU

WEST MEAD, DT6 5RU, Dorset has recorded a total of 2 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.84 per 1,000 population. This DT6 5RU 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 5RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT6 5RU, encompassing approximately 705 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DT6 5RU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Magdalen Lane with total crimes: 1
  • West Allington with total crimes: 1

WEST MEAD, DT6 5RU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12.84-50.00%
Other theft11.420.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.840.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.84100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.420.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour14.250.00%
Possession of weapons11.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.420.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order14.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.420.00%
Other theft11.420.00%

In February 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft12.840.00%
Other theft11.420.00%

In January 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order35.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.25-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.670.00%
Vehicle crime14.250.00%

In November 2023, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime11.420.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.840.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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August 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

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April 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

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April 20241

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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March 20241
January 20243

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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February 20241

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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December 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Magdalen Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. West Allington
    Total1
    Other theft1