LAWRENCE WALK, SP8 4PD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SP8 4PD

LAWRENCE WALK, SP8 4PD, Dorset has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.01 per 1,000 population. This SP8 4PD 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 4PD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SP8 4PD, encompassing approximately 1993 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-69.23% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SP8 4PD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Harding'S Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Meadowcroft with total crimes: 2
  • Palace Road with total crimes: 2

LAWRENCE WALK, SP8 4PD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.01-69.23%
Criminal damage and arson12.01-66.67%
Public order10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-66.67%
Burglary10.500.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.05550.00%
Shoplifting46.520.00%
Other theft42.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.500.00%
Burglary11.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%

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 offences21.50-75.00%
Public order11.00-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.53-42.86%
Public order34.01-40.00%
Shoplifting21.50-33.33%
Drugs11.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-75.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Burglary10.50-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.0575.00%
Public order57.02150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.51100.00%
Burglary32.010.00%
Shoplifting31.50200.00%
Robbery11.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-66.67%
Drugs10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.53-65.22%
Criminal damage and arson34.01-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.500.00%
Public order21.00-60.00%
Shoplifting11.00-66.67%
Other theft10.50-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2322.57187.50%
Criminal damage and arson511.540.00%
Public order52.510.00%
Other theft32.51200.00%
Shoplifting31.500.00%
Theft from the person21.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.000.00%
Burglary11.000.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences87.02-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour24.010.00%
Vehicle crime21.00100.00%
Other theft11.000.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.53-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.5166.67%
Public order32.51200.00%
Drugs21.500.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%
Shoplifting10.50-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.04-36.84%
Other theft36.02-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.500.00%
Shoplifting21.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.00-50.00%
Public order11.00-87.50%
Vehicle crime10.50-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1922.5790.00%
Public order89.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.01100.00%
Other theft42.01300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.01-25.00%
Possession of weapons31.500.00%
Vehicle crime21.50100.00%
Burglary11.000.00%
Drugs10.50-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.020.00%
Public order42.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.010.00%
Shoplifting21.000.00%
Drugs21.000.00%
Theft from the person11.000.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202413
July 20242
June 20248
May 202414
April 20248
March 202423
February 20248
January 20249
December 202312
November 202319
October 202310

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 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 20232

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

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 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 1 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

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

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Harding'S Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Meadowcroft
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Palace Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Addison Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Kingscourt Close
    Total1
    Burglary1