ST EDWARDS COURT, SP7 8LZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SP7 8LZ

ST EDWARDS COURT, SP7 8LZ, Dorset has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.97 per 1,000 population. This SP7 8LZ 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 8LZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SP7 8LZ, encompassing approximately 2011 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

SP7 8LZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1

ST EDWARDS COURT, SP7 8LZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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
Shoplifting55.97150.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.49200.00%
Public order21.49-33.33%
Other theft10.99-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%

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 order35.470.00%
Other theft31.490.00%
Shoplifting21.490.00%
Burglary10.990.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.50-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft35.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.49-62.50%
Shoplifting21.49-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.990.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%

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 offences89.45100.00%
Shoplifting63.98100.00%
Other theft32.98-25.00%
Vehicle crime11.490.00%
Burglary10.50-50.00%

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 theft46.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.990.00%
Shoplifting31.99-25.00%
Burglary21.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.990.00%

In February 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 offences46.460.00%
Shoplifting41.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.9950.00%
Possession of weapons11.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

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 offences44.97-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.49-50.00%
Burglary10.990.00%

In December 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 offences57.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.490.00%
Other theft21.99-33.33%
Public order20.99100.00%
Shoplifting20.99100.00%
Burglary10.990.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.9466.67%
Vehicle crime42.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.99300.00%
Other theft31.990.00%
Public order11.490.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

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 offences34.97-57.14%
Other theft31.49200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.49-66.67%
Public order10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-66.67%
Burglary10.50-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.490.00%
Shoplifting31.490.00%
Burglary31.490.00%
Bicycle theft11.490.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20243
February 20244
December 20232
November 20231
September 20233

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
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20248
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231
September 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 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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
May 20241
March 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
February 20241

A total of 6 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 20241
February 20241
November 20234

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Little Content Lane
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. St Martin'S Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Mustons Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. High Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Great Lane
    Total1
    Shoplifting1