SP7 8FJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SP7 8FJ

SP7 8FJ, Dorset has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.77 per 1,000 population. This SP7 8FJ 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 8FJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SP7 8FJ, encompassing approximately 2253 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SP7 8FJ area, explore the SP7 8FJ 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)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

SP7 8FJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 2
  • Hawkesdene Lane with total crimes: 2

SP7 8FJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting55.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.89-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.89100.00%
Other crime20.890.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting55.77150.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.22200.00%
Public order21.33-33.33%
Burglary10.890.00%
Other theft10.44-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order35.320.00%
Other theft31.330.00%
Shoplifting21.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.44-66.67%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft35.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.33-62.50%
Shoplifting21.33-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.32100.00%
Shoplifting63.55100.00%
Other theft32.66-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.330.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Burglary10.44-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft46.66100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.77-20.00%
Shoplifting31.77-25.00%
Burglary21.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.1025.00%
Shoplifting42.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.7750.00%
Other theft21.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In January 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 offences44.88-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.33-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%
Burglary10.44-50.00%

In December 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 offences68.4320.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.660.00%
Burglary22.22100.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Public order20.89100.00%
Shoplifting20.89100.00%

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 behaviour58.87400.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.2266.67%
Vehicle crime42.220.00%
Other theft21.77-33.33%
Public order10.890.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.880.00%
Other theft31.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.330.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20248
March 20244
February 20245
January 20244
December 20236
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20243
February 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 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 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
February 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 3. Hawkesdene Lane
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 4. Armoury Yard
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Jeanneau Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Christy'S Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Granville Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. B3091
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1