THE COURTYARD, SP7 8AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SP7 8AP

THE COURTYARD, SP7 8AP, Dorset has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.75 per 1,000 population. This SP7 8AP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SP7 postcode area, which has experienced 78 crimes and a crime rate of 5.08 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SP7 8AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SP7 8AP, encompassing approximately 1436 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SP7 8AP area, explore the SP7 8AP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-77.78% decrease)

SP7 8AP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 2

THE COURTYARD, SP7 8AP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting59.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.48-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.09-77.78%
Other theft21.39-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.390.00%
Burglary10.700.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.71800.00%
Shoplifting56.27150.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.48100.00%
Other theft32.78200.00%
Public order22.09-33.33%
Drugs11.390.00%

In June 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order36.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.090.00%
Shoplifting21.390.00%
Robbery11.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.70-66.67%
Other theft10.70-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.35-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour22.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.390.00%
Other theft21.390.00%
Shoplifting21.39-71.43%
Possession of weapons11.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.92133.33%
Shoplifting74.87133.33%
Anti-social behaviour24.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.390.00%
Other theft21.39-50.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft49.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.780.00%
Shoplifting32.09-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.090.00%
Burglary21.390.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour59.05400.00%
Shoplifting43.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.7850.00%
Vehicle crime12.090.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson34.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.09-50.00%
Burglary11.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.70-83.33%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour612.5320.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.180.00%
Other theft32.780.00%
Public order22.090.00%
Shoplifting21.390.00%
Burglary11.39-75.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour516.0166.67%
Burglary43.48300.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.78100.00%
Other theft32.780.00%
Public order22.090.00%
Shoplifting21.390.00%
Vehicle crime21.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour37.66-57.14%
Other theft32.09200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.09-60.00%
Theft from the person11.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-66.67%
Burglary10.70-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour715.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.870.00%
Burglary33.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.090.00%
Shoplifting32.090.00%
Other theft12.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
June 20241
May 20243
April 20247
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20236
November 20235
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20247
March 20243
February 20244
December 20232
November 20232
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
December 20232
November 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SP7 8AP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 4. Tobys Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Armoury Yard
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. B3081
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Granville Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. B3091
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1