SP8 4PA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SP8 4PA

SP8 4PA, Dorset has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.35 per 1,000 population. This SP8 4PA 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 4PA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SP8 4PA, encompassing approximately 2301 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SP8 4PA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Broadacres with total crimes: 2
  • Hyde Road with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 1

SP8 4PA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime34.35200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.300.00%
Public order10.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.43-50.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.35-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences22.17-60.00%
Public order10.87-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour910.4328.57%
Violence and sexual offences53.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.17200.00%
Shoplifting21.30100.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Other crime10.870.00%

In May 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 behaviour76.95133.33%
Violence and sexual offences53.0425.00%
Burglary22.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.87-66.67%
Shoplifting10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.26-42.86%
Public order31.7450.00%
Vehicle crime31.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.30-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3050.00%
Shoplifting11.300.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.3916.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.0466.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.170.00%
Public order20.87100.00%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%

In February 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 offences66.5220.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.61200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.300.00%
Burglary20.87100.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.35-28.57%
Possession of weapons22.170.00%
Drugs10.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-50.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In December 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 offences74.3575.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.040.00%
Public order10.870.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.30-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.2150.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.61-42.86%
Burglary21.74100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.040.00%
Bicycle theft11.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

Crime by Type

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

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

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20243
November 20231

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20245
May 20245
April 20244
March 20247
February 20246
January 20245
December 20237
November 20234
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

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 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
June 20249
May 20247
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 2 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
September 20231

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20242
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 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

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
March 20241
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Broadacres
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hyde Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Bay Fields
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Sylvan Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Lodbourne Green
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Cresscombe Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Heather Fields
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1