SP7 8DH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SP7 8DH

SP7 8DH, Dorset has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.78 per 1,000 population. This SP7 8DH 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 8DH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SP7 8DH, encompassing approximately 1464 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

SP7 8DH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Hawkesdene Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1

SP7 8DH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting34.78200.00%
Other crime22.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.37-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.78100.00%
Other theft11.37-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%
Public order10.68-66.67%
Shoplifting10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

In June 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order35.460.00%
Other theft22.050.00%
Burglary11.370.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.68-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.46-25.00%
Other theft22.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.370.00%
Shoplifting11.37-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.51300.00%
Shoplifting42.73300.00%
Other theft22.73-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.370.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft34.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.68-66.67%
Shoplifting10.68-50.00%
Burglary10.680.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.100.00%
Shoplifting22.050.00%
Possession of weapons11.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.1050.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.05-50.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26.14-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.370.00%
Other theft21.37-33.33%
Public order21.37100.00%
Shoplifting11.370.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime410.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.73300.00%
Other theft32.7350.00%
Public order12.050.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Robbery10.680.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft23.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.370.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.68-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.730.00%
Shoplifting21.370.00%
Bicycle theft11.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
January 20241
December 20232
September 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 2. Hawkesdene Lane
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Granville Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1