THE SQUARE, SP8 4AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SP8 4AR

THE SQUARE, SP8 4AR, Dorset has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.14 per 1,000 population. This SP8 4AR 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 4AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SP8 4AR, encompassing approximately 1593 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SP8 4AR area, explore the SP8 4AR Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SP8 4AR area, visit the SP8 4AR House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

SP8 4AR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Bay Fields with total crimes: 1

THE SQUARE, SP8 4AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson23.140.00%
Shoplifting11.260.00%
Public order10.63-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.8120.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.530.00%
Public order21.88-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.260.00%
Shoplifting11.26-66.67%
Burglary10.630.00%
Other theft10.630.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.4342.86%
Anti-social behaviour36.2850.00%
Shoplifting31.88-40.00%
Public order31.88200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.88-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.260.00%
Drugs10.630.00%

In May 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 offences713.18600.00%
Shoplifting54.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.14300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.51-33.33%
Robbery11.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Public order10.630.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting58.16-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.140.00%
Vehicle crime21.880.00%
Public order11.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.63-87.50%

In March 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 offences817.5760.00%
Shoplifting65.02500.00%
Burglary43.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.51-40.00%
Possession of weapons11.880.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%

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 behaviour511.30150.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.14-16.67%
Burglary23.140.00%
Vehicle crime21.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.26100.00%
Public order11.260.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.79-33.33%
Vehicle crime23.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.26100.00%
Other theft11.26-50.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.04125.00%
Shoplifting35.65200.00%
Other theft21.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.26-83.33%
Public order10.630.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour611.92-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences43.77-20.00%
Vehicle crime32.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.880.00%
Other theft21.260.00%
Shoplifting11.26-50.00%
Public order10.630.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour711.92-36.36%
Violence and sexual offences54.390.00%
Shoplifting23.14-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.26100.00%
Burglary11.260.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1114.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.900.00%
Shoplifting33.140.00%
Other theft21.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.260.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20245
March 20246
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
June 202410
May 20247
April 20241
March 20248
February 20245
January 20246
December 20239
November 20234
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236
October 20237
September 202311

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20244
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 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
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting1
    Public order1
  • 2. Bay Fields
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1