SP7 8BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SP7 8BW

SP7 8BW, Dorset has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.36 per 1,000 population. This SP7 8BW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SP7 postcode area, which has experienced 75 crimes and a crime rate of 4.89 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SP7 8BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SP7 8BW, encompassing approximately 1323 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

SP7 8BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bimport with total crimes: 6
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

SP7 8BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.360.00%
Other theft44.53300.00%
Shoplifting43.02100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.020.00%
Public order21.51100.00%
Drugs11.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour24.530.00%
Shoplifting21.510.00%
Public order11.510.00%
Other theft10.760.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson26.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.51-71.43%
Shoplifting21.51-66.67%
Other theft11.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.85600.00%
Shoplifting65.29100.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.510.00%
Other theft10.76-66.67%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft37.560.00%
Shoplifting32.27-25.00%
Burglary22.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.51-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%

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 behaviour59.82400.00%
Shoplifting43.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.0250.00%
Vehicle crime12.270.00%

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 arson35.29200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.27-50.00%
Burglary11.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.76-83.33%

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 behaviour613.6050.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.530.00%
Other theft23.020.00%
Public order21.510.00%
Shoplifting21.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.510.00%
Burglary10.760.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.34100.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.0233.33%
Public order23.020.00%
Other theft21.510.00%
Shoplifting11.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%

In October 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 behaviour37.56-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences22.27-60.00%
Other theft21.51100.00%
Theft from the person11.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.76-66.67%
Burglary10.76-50.00%

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 behaviour715.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.780.00%
Shoplifting32.270.00%
Burglary22.270.00%
Other theft11.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20236
November 20234
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
May 20242
April 20247
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20243
February 20244
December 20232
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Bimport
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Castle Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Bleke Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. St Martin'S Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Mustons Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. High Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Great Lane
    Total1
    Shoplifting1