LEGG ROAD, SP7 8GP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SP7 8GP

LEGG ROAD, SP7 8GP, Dorset has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.32 per 1,000 population. This SP7 8GP 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 8GP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SP7 8GP, encompassing approximately 3004 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (1100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SP7 8GP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Coles Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Greenstone Road with total crimes: 3
  • Mampitts Lane with total crimes: 3

LEGG ROAD, SP7 8GP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour128.321100.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.99100.00%
Public order32.000.00%
Burglary21.00100.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.33-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.67-80.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.6666.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.66-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.330.00%
Burglary21.000.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%

In May 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 offences53.33-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour31.66200.00%
Other theft21.00100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.66350.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.000.00%
Vehicle crime21.330.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-80.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour52.33150.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.66-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.66-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.3360.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.66300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.33-50.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences53.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.660.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.990.00%
Vehicle crime31.66200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.00100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.67-75.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.99-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.66-60.00%
Robbery11.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour109.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.330.00%
Vehicle crime31.660.00%
Possession of weapons11.000.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 202310

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20249
March 20242
February 20248
January 20248
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
April 20242
February 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20235

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 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
September 20231

A total of 2 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Coles Crescent
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Greenstone Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Mampitts Lane
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Pix Mead Gardens
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 5. Mead Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Reynolds Rise
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Snowdrop Wynde
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Greenacre Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Matty Hull Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bugle Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Anstee Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Thomas Hardy Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Maple Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Jeanneau Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1