DORCHESTER CLOSE, FY5 5BZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in FY5 5BZ

DORCHESTER CLOSE, FY5 5BZ, Wyre has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.25 per 1,000 population. This FY5 5BZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader FY5 postcode area, which has experienced 318 crimes and a crime rate of 7.11 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this FY5 5BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around FY5 5BZ, encompassing approximately 2854 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the FY5 5BZ area, explore the FY5 5BZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

FY5 5BZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lawsons Court with total crimes: 5
  • Heaton Close with total crimes: 2
  • Sandiways Close with total crimes: 2

DORCHESTER CLOSE, FY5 5BZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.25-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.7525.00%
Other crime21.75100.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.7166.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.50-55.56%
Shoplifting41.40100.00%
Other crime11.400.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.71125.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.1550.00%
Shoplifting22.10-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.2533.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.40-42.86%
Shoplifting31.40-70.00%
Bicycle theft11.050.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting108.06233.33%
Violence and sexual offences73.5075.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.4550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.05100.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.9633.33%
Public order31.4050.00%
Shoplifting31.05-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.05-33.33%
Burglary20.700.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting54.9066.67%
Violence and sexual offences31.75-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.050.00%
Public order21.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.90150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.75-66.67%
Shoplifting31.050.00%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-75.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In November 2023, 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 behaviour96.31800.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.15-20.00%
Shoplifting31.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.05-71.43%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.45400.00%
Shoplifting31.750.00%
Public order21.050.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.20133.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.45-62.50%
Other theft11.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.6660.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.800.00%
Vehicle crime31.050.00%
Shoplifting21.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.750.00%
Public order21.050.00%
Shoplifting20.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 202410
May 20246
April 20244
March 20247
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20237
September 20237
August 20233
July 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20244
May 20249
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20239
October 20231
September 20233
August 20238
July 20235

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20243
January 20242
October 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 202410
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
August 20232
July 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
August 20233

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
August 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the FY5 5BZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lawsons Court
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Heaton Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sandiways Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Belvedere Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. Laurel Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Croft Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Oak Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. School Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total1
    Other crime1