ST EDWARDS CLOSE, SP7 8RJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SP7 8RJ

ST EDWARDS CLOSE, SP7 8RJ, Dorset has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.58 per 1,000 population. This SP7 8RJ 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 8RJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SP7 8RJ, encompassing approximately 3076 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

SP7 8RJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Crookhays with total crimes: 2
  • Anstee Road with total crimes: 1

ST EDWARDS CLOSE, SP7 8RJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.58-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.9850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.98-60.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.1540.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.2825.00%
Shoplifting31.630.00%
Public order30.9850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.98100.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.20-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.63100.00%
Public order21.300.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.23200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.95200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.98100.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In April 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 offences23.58-71.43%
Other theft10.65-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-66.67%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences75.2040.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.28-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9850.00%
Other theft20.980.00%
Public order10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.8825.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.6333.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.300.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.58-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.30-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.980.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.600.00%
Burglary21.63-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.8360.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.6025.00%
Burglary31.63200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.980.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-66.67%

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 offences55.85-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.63-55.56%
Vehicle crime31.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.980.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.930.00%
Public order22.600.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
June 20245
May 20246
April 20242
March 20247
February 20245
January 20244
December 20238
November 20238
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234
September 20239

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 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 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 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
October 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 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
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 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
April 20241

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 1.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Crookhays
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 3. Anstee Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Thomas Hardy Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Meadow Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Venn
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Jeanneau Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Christy'S Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1