SOMERSET CLOSE, SP8 4LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SP8 4LY

SOMERSET CLOSE, SP8 4LY, Dorset has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.81 per 1,000 population. This SP8 4LY 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 4LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SP8 4LY, encompassing approximately 2362 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

SP8 4LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hyde Road with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 1
  • Lodbourne Green with total crimes: 1

SOMERSET CLOSE, SP8 4LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.81-60.00%
Public order10.850.00%
Shoplifting10.42-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.93-28.57%
Shoplifting32.1250.00%
Bicycle theft21.270.00%
Public order10.85-50.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.42-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In June 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 behaviour79.3116.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.9666.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.1250.00%
Shoplifting21.27100.00%
Public order20.85100.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Other crime10.850.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.35100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.27-33.33%
Shoplifting10.850.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Public order10.42-50.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime37.20200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.27200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.27-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.270.00%
Public order21.27100.00%
Shoplifting10.850.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.0850.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.54200.00%
Vehicle crime11.270.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.81-42.86%
Burglary21.69100.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-50.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.35133.33%
Other theft22.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.850.00%
Possession of weapons20.850.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.12-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.270.00%

In November 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 offences54.66150.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.85-71.43%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.960.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Bicycle theft10.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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September 20241
June 20242
April 20241
January 20242
September 20232

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
June 20247
May 20246
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20246
February 20244
January 20247
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232
September 20237

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.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20242
September 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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August 20241
April 20243
March 20241
November 20231

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
February 20241

A total of 4 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
September 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
January 20242
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hyde Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 3. Lodbourne Green
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Cresscombe Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Melchester Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Melstock Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Casterbridge Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Leddington Way
    Total1
    Theft from the person1