ORCHARD ROAD, SP8 4BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SP8 4BQ

ORCHARD ROAD, SP8 4BQ, Dorset has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.74 per 1,000 population. This SP8 4BQ 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 4BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SP8 4BQ, encompassing approximately 2140 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SP8 4BQ area, explore the SP8 4BQ 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 (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

SP8 4BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Hyde Road with total crimes: 2
  • Bay Fields with total crimes: 1

ORCHARD ROAD, SP8 4BQ 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 arson33.740.00%
Shoplifting21.400.00%
Public order10.93-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

In August 2024, 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 behaviour77.48-30.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.27-28.57%
Public order32.34-25.00%
Vehicle crime11.400.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1014.48100.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.6740.00%
Public order43.270.00%
Shoplifting31.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.40-25.00%
Other theft21.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.4166.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.3425.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.34100.00%
Shoplifting31.87-25.00%
Burglary11.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting48.8833.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.87-20.00%
Public order31.87200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.40-62.50%
Vehicle crime21.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93-33.33%
Drugs10.930.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences811.2133.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.740.00%
Shoplifting32.34200.00%
Burglary31.4050.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4050.00%
Possession of weapons11.400.00%
Public order10.470.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences68.41-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.8066.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.340.00%
Burglary20.93100.00%
Shoplifting10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.94-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour33.740.00%
Possession of weapons21.400.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.5480.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.21-25.00%
Shoplifting11.400.00%
Public order10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.94-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.87-33.33%
Shoplifting11.87-50.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.80-40.00%
Shoplifting22.80100.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1010.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.800.00%
Shoplifting10.930.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
November 20234
September 20232

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20231

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
June 20247
May 20245
April 20243
March 20248
February 20246
January 20248
December 20239
November 20235
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
June 202410
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20236
September 202310

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
September 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 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
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting1
    Public order1
  • 2. Hyde Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Bay Fields
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Lodbourne Green
    Total1
    Shoplifting1