OLD FORGE CLOSE, SP6 3AG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SP6 3AG

OLD FORGE CLOSE, SP6 3AG, Dorset has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.24 per 1,000 population. This SP6 3AG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SP6 postcode area, which has experienced 61 crimes and a crime rate of 4.32 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SP6 3AG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SP6 3AG, encompassing approximately 828 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SP6 3AG area, explore the SP6 3AG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SP6 3AG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Apple Tree Road with total crimes: 2
  • Churchill Close with total crimes: 1
  • Station Yard with total crimes: 1

OLD FORGE CLOSE, SP6 3AG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.24200.00%
Vehicle crime23.62100.00%
Burglary12.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime14.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.210.00%
Other theft11.210.00%

In June 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary13.620.00%
Vehicle crime11.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.21-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.83-33.33%
Shoplifting12.410.00%
Public order11.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences310.8650.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.620.00%
Other theft11.210.00%
Shoplifting11.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.210.00%
Public order11.210.00%
Burglary11.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26.03100.00%
Vehicle crime22.410.00%
Burglary12.410.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting47.24300.00%
Public order14.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.210.00%

In January 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary26.030.00%
Shoplifting12.41-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.210.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting27.24-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.410.00%
Public order11.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.210.00%
Vehicle crime11.210.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting48.45-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.410.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting515.6825.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.03200.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.620.00%
Burglary22.410.00%
Vehicle crime12.410.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting48.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.210.00%
Other theft11.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
March 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SP6 3AG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Apple Tree Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Churchill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Station Yard
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Blackwater Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Lime Tree Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1