SP7 8BF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SP7 8BF

SP7 8BF, Dorset has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.29 per 1,000 population. This SP7 8BF 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 8BF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SP7 8BF, encompassing approximately 2542 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SP7 8BF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Crookhays with total crimes: 2

SP7 8BF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson46.29300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.57-57.14%
Shoplifting31.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.18-33.33%
Other theft20.79100.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.0875.00%
Shoplifting32.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1850.00%
Public order21.18-50.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order45.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.570.00%
Robbery10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Other theft10.39-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.72-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.57200.00%
Other theft21.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.5120.00%
Other theft22.36-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.79-66.67%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.11150.00%
Other theft31.9750.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1850.00%
Burglary11.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.79-60.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences53.54-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson21.97100.00%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.83120.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.3320.00%
Other theft32.360.00%
Burglary21.18-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%
Public order10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.6566.67%
Violence and sexual offences51.970.00%
Burglary41.97300.00%
Other theft31.570.00%
Shoplifting21.18100.00%
Vehicle crime20.79100.00%
Public order10.790.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.69-28.57%
Other theft31.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.18100.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%

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 offences75.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.750.00%
Burglary11.180.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20236
November 20235
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
June 20244
May 20244
April 20246
March 20245
February 20242
January 20245
December 202311
November 20235
October 20235
September 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 3. Crookhays
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Armoury Yard
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. B3081
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Meadow Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. The Venn
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Jeanneau Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Christy'S Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Granville Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1