HARDINGS LANE, SP8 4HX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SP8 4HX

HARDINGS LANE, SP8 4HX, Dorset has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.39 per 1,000 population. This SP8 4HX 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 4HX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SP8 4HX, encompassing approximately 1365 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-80.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

SP8 4HX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Harding'S Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Palace Road with total crimes: 2
  • Bay Fields with total crimes: 1

HARDINGS LANE, SP8 4HX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.39-80.00%
Vehicle crime12.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-50.00%
Public order10.730.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1521.97650.00%
Shoplifting410.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.930.00%
Other theft32.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.200.00%
Burglary11.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
Public order10.730.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.20-75.00%
Public order11.46-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.52-27.27%
Shoplifting25.86-33.33%
Public order21.46-60.00%
Drugs11.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1120.5057.14%
Public order58.06150.00%
Burglary33.660.00%
Shoplifting32.20200.00%
Robbery12.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-66.67%
Drugs10.730.00%
Other theft10.730.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.72-61.11%
Criminal damage and arson35.13-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.20100.00%
Public order21.46-60.00%
Shoplifting11.46-66.67%
Other theft10.73-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1829.29260.00%
Public order513.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.660.00%
Burglary32.93200.00%
Other theft32.20200.00%
Shoplifting32.200.00%
Theft from the person22.200.00%
Drugs11.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.06-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour33.660.00%
Other theft12.200.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.18-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson45.1333.33%
Public order32.9350.00%
Drugs22.200.00%
Vehicle crime11.460.00%
Shoplifting10.73-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.318.33%
Other theft39.52-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.20-25.00%
Public order22.20-77.78%
Shoplifting21.460.00%
Vehicle crime11.46-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1228.5633.33%
Public order98.79125.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.5933.33%
Other theft42.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.9350.00%
Possession of weapons32.200.00%
Vehicle crime22.200.00%
Burglary11.460.00%
Drugs10.73-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences918.310.00%
Public order46.590.00%
Shoplifting32.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.200.00%
Drugs21.460.00%
Robbery11.460.00%
Theft from the person10.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202415
July 20242
June 20248
May 202411
April 20247
March 202418
February 20245
January 20247
December 202313
November 202312
October 20239

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20243
March 20243
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20233
November 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

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 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20233

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Harding'S Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Palace Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Bay Fields
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Addison Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1