KINGS COURT CLOSE, SP8 4LF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SP8 4LF

KINGS COURT CLOSE, SP8 4LF, Dorset has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.10 per 1,000 population. This SP8 4LF 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 4LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SP8 4LF, encompassing approximately 1952 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

SP8 4LF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Palace Road with total crimes: 2
  • Addison Close with total crimes: 1
  • Kingscourt Close with total crimes: 1

KINGS COURT CLOSE, SP8 4LF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.1020.00%
Burglary13.070.00%
Shoplifting10.51-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.6166.67%
Shoplifting32.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.540.00%

In June 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order35.1250.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.54-25.00%
Other crime21.540.00%
Burglary11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.66100.00%
Shoplifting42.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.05200.00%
Public order21.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.56-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.02-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-50.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.6320.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.02100.00%
Other theft11.020.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.5866.67%
Vehicle crime12.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.58-40.00%
Drugs21.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.58-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.56100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.1725.00%
Other theft25.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.6633.33%
Anti-social behaviour24.100.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.580.00%
Public order13.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20246
February 20245
January 20243
December 20235
November 202310
October 20238
September 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
May 20244
January 20241

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20242
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20242

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Palace Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Addison Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Kingscourt Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Rookery Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Cale Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Fern Brook Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Kings Chase
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1