SP7 8SJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SP7 8SJ

SP7 8SJ, Dorset has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.44 per 1,000 population. This SP7 8SJ 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 8SJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SP7 8SJ, encompassing approximately 2014 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SP7 8SJ area, explore the SP7 8SJ 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)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SP7 8SJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 2

SP7 8SJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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
Shoplifting58.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.48-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour31.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.490.00%
Other theft20.99100.00%
Burglary10.990.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.94250.00%
Shoplifting53.48150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.480.00%
Public order21.49-50.00%
Other theft10.990.00%

In June 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order46.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.9950.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.490.00%
Shoplifting20.990.00%
Robbery10.990.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Other theft10.50-66.67%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft35.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.99100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.99-60.00%
Shoplifting20.99-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.990.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting710.92133.33%
Violence and sexual offences53.4825.00%
Other theft32.480.00%
Vehicle crime21.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Burglary10.50-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.450.00%
Other theft31.99200.00%
Shoplifting31.49-25.00%
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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.4533.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.99100.00%
Shoplifting41.990.00%
Other theft11.990.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In January 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 offences34.97-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson31.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.49-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%
Burglary10.50-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour711.4240.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.4840.00%
Other theft33.480.00%
Burglary21.49-50.00%
Public order20.990.00%
Shoplifting20.990.00%

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 behaviour512.91150.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.48150.00%
Burglary42.48300.00%
Vehicle crime41.990.00%
Other theft31.990.00%
Public order21.49100.00%
Shoplifting20.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.990.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft35.46200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.49-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.99-60.00%
Theft from the person10.990.00%
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 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.980.00%
Burglary32.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.490.00%
Shoplifting31.490.00%
Bicycle theft11.490.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20237
November 20235
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20237
November 20235
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

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
September 20231

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20247
March 20243
February 20244
December 20232
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 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 2 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
February 20241

A total of 2 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
October 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs 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 8SJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 4. Tobys Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Armoury Yard
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. B3081
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. The Venn
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Jeanneau Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Christy'S Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Granville Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. B3091
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1