SP8 4HH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SP8 4HH

SP8 4HH, Dorset has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.06 per 1,000 population. This SP8 4HH 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 4HH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SP8 4HH, encompassing approximately 993 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SP8 4HH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Horsefields with total crimes: 3
  • Cresscombe Close with total crimes: 1
  • Heather Fields with total crimes: 1

SP8 4HH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour59.060.00%
Other theft15.030.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.010.00%
Theft from the person11.010.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting37.050.00%
Bicycle theft23.020.00%
Burglary12.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.010.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.010.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson14.030.00%
Public order11.010.00%
Theft from the person11.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.01-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.010.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime13.020.00%
Public order11.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.010.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour13.020.00%
Other crime11.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.01-66.67%

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 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.020.00%
Other theft11.010.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.010.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.010.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.01-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.030.00%
Drugs12.010.00%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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September 20241
June 20241
January 20241

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

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September 20241
March 20241

A total of 11 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

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September 20241
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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September 20245
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231

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

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September 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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August 20242

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

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August 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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August 20243

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

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May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

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

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May 20241
March 20241

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

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February 20241

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

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September 20231

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

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September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Horsefields
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 2. Cresscombe Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Heather Fields
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Swallowfields
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Melchester Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Melstock Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Leddington Way
    Total1
    Theft from the person1