SP8 4DS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SP8 4DS

SP8 4DS, Dorset has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.30 per 1,000 population. This SP8 4DS 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 4DS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SP8 4DS, encompassing approximately 1862 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SP8 4DS area, explore the SP8 4DS 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: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

SP8 4DS 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

SP8 4DS 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 arson34.3050.00%
Shoplifting21.61100.00%
Public order11.07-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.44-20.00%
Public order34.30-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.61-33.33%
Shoplifting11.07-66.67%
Burglary10.540.00%
Other theft10.54-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1220.40100.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.4466.67%
Public order55.37400.00%
Shoplifting32.68-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.61-25.00%
Other theft21.610.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting614.5020.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.22100.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.2250.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.2233.33%
Burglary22.150.00%
Robbery11.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Public order10.54-66.67%

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
Shoplifting511.28-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.68-20.00%
Public order32.15200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.61-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.61-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.610.00%
Drugs11.070.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences917.1828.57%
Shoplifting64.83500.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.22150.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.68-16.67%
Burglary42.6833.33%
Possession of weapons12.150.00%
Public order10.54-50.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.81-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour63.76100.00%
Burglary33.22200.00%
Public order21.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07100.00%
Shoplifting11.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-50.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences910.74-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour34.830.00%
Vehicle crime21.610.00%
Possession of weapons21.070.00%
Other theft11.07-50.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.7483.33%
Anti-social behaviour35.91-57.14%
Shoplifting31.61200.00%
Other theft21.610.00%
Public order11.070.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour713.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.76-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.22100.00%
Vehicle crime32.150.00%
Other theft21.610.00%
Shoplifting11.07-50.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

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 offences811.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.300.00%
Shoplifting23.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.070.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20243
May 20246
April 20245
March 20246
February 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 20241
August 20243
June 20245
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
October 20231

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 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
June 202412
May 20246
April 20243
March 20249
February 20247
January 20249
December 202311
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
June 202410
May 20246
April 20244
March 20245
February 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 20237
October 20237

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 4 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
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242

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 4DS 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