MEADOW CLOSE, SP7 8EF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SP7 8EF

MEADOW CLOSE, SP7 8EF, Dorset has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.03 per 1,000 population. This SP7 8EF 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 8EF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SP7 8EF, encompassing approximately 2306 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

SP7 8EF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Crookhays with total crimes: 2
  • Meadow Close with total crimes: 1

MEADOW CLOSE, SP7 8EF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft23.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.87-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.43-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.1040.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.0333.33%
Shoplifting31.730.00%
Public order31.3050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.30100.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.64-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.1750.00%
Public order21.300.00%
Robbery10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.20500.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87100.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In April 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs23.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.87-50.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.43-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.6420.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.30-33.33%
Public order10.870.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.5066.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3050.00%
Other theft21.300.00%
Shoplifting10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.30-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.3733.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.47-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.300.00%
Other theft10.87-50.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Burglary10.43-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.6066.67%
Burglary32.17200.00%
Other theft21.30100.00%
Shoplifting10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.20-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.30-57.14%
Vehicle crime21.30100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.870.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.030.00%
Public order21.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
June 20245
May 20246
April 20241
March 20246
February 20245
January 20243
December 20238
November 20236
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
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 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

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 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Crookhays
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 3. Meadow Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. The Venn
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1