THE SQUARE, DT8 3AS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DT8 3AS

THE SQUARE, DT8 3AS, Dorset has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.35 per 1,000 population. This DT8 3AS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DT8 postcode area, which has experienced 18 crimes and a crime rate of 2.92 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DT8 3AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DT8 3AS, encompassing approximately 935 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DT8 3AS area, explore the DT8 3AS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DT8 3AS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Windy Ridge with total crimes: 2
  • The Brit with total crimes: 1
  • Woodswater Lane with total crimes: 1

THE SQUARE, DT8 3AS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.350.00%
Other crime13.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.070.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft34.28200.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.210.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime35.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.210.00%
Other theft11.070.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.070.00%

In April 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 order13.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft14.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.07-66.67%
Public order11.070.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.280.00%
Other crime13.210.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson12.14-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson37.4950.00%
Public order13.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.07-80.00%
Other theft11.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.070.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.76150.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.350.00%
Public order12.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.07-66.67%
Shoplifting11.070.00%
Other theft11.070.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.35-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.21100.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.560.00%
Public order15.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241

A total of 19 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
November 20231
October 20235
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233
August 20235

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232
August 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DT8 3AS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Windy Ridge
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. The Brit
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Woodswater Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Barnfleet
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1