BARNABY MEAD, SP8 4AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SP8 4AL

BARNABY MEAD, SP8 4AL, Dorset has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.93 per 1,000 population. This SP8 4AL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SP8 postcode area, which has experienced 45 crimes and a crime rate of 3.12 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SP8 4AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SP8 4AL, encompassing approximately 1348 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SP8 4AL area, explore the SP8 4AL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SP8 4AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Harding'S Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Bay Fields with total crimes: 1

BARNABY MEAD, SP8 4AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson35.9350.00%
Shoplifting22.22100.00%
Public order21.480.00%
Vehicle crime11.480.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1519.2887.50%
Anti-social behaviour411.120.00%
Public order22.97-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.48-33.33%
Shoplifting11.48-75.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Other theft10.740.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences820.02-20.00%
Public order55.9366.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.7133.33%
Shoplifting42.97-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.97-25.00%
Vehicle crime12.220.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Other crime10.740.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1023.73400.00%
Shoplifting67.4120.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.450.00%
Burglary42.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.97-25.00%
Public order32.22200.00%
Robbery12.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting513.35-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.7133.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.970.00%
Vehicle crime22.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.48-80.00%
Public order11.480.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1022.99100.00%
Shoplifting67.41500.00%
Burglary44.45300.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.97100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.97-40.00%
Possession of weapons12.220.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Other theft10.74-50.00%
Theft from the person10.740.00%

In February 2024, 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 behaviour514.0966.67%
Violence and sexual offences53.71-16.67%
Vehicle crime23.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.48100.00%
Other theft21.480.00%
Public order11.480.00%
Shoplifting10.740.00%
Burglary10.740.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.12-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour34.450.00%
Vehicle crime22.220.00%
Drugs11.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Shoplifting10.74-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.09116.67%
Shoplifting39.64200.00%
Other theft22.220.00%
Public order11.48-50.00%

In November 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 offences615.57-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.45-28.57%
Vehicle crime33.710.00%
Other theft22.220.00%
Public order21.480.00%
Shoplifting11.48-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.74-50.00%
Burglary10.740.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.930.00%
Shoplifting25.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.480.00%
Burglary11.480.00%
Robbery10.740.00%
Theft from the person10.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20244
May 20246
April 20245
March 20246
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20233

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
June 20248
May 202410
April 20242
March 202410
February 20245
January 20246
December 202313
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20244
March 20244
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241

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 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 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
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SP8 4AL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting1
    Public order1
  • 2. Harding'S Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Bay Fields
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Lodbourne Green
    Total1
    Shoplifting1