PALACE ROAD, SP8 4PQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SP8 4PQ

PALACE ROAD, SP8 4PQ, Dorset has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.06 per 1,000 population. This SP8 4PQ 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 4PQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SP8 4PQ, encompassing approximately 1971 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SP8 4PQ 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
  • Addison Close with total crimes: 1

PALACE ROAD, SP8 4PQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.06-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson12.540.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.090.00%
Shoplifting43.04300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.030.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.5920.00%
Public order33.040.00%
Shoplifting11.520.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Burglary10.51-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.10150.00%
Burglary32.540.00%
Public order31.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.5250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.55-81.82%
Anti-social behaviour21.010.00%
Shoplifting11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-50.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.6283.33%
Other theft25.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.010.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.0920.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.040.00%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Other theft11.010.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.57-28.57%
Drugs22.540.00%
Shoplifting11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

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 offences75.07-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour23.55-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.6583.33%
Anti-social behaviour45.58100.00%
Vehicle crime22.03100.00%
Other theft21.01100.00%
Burglary11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.10-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour23.040.00%
Shoplifting21.01100.00%
Theft from the person11.010.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.550.00%
Other crime11.010.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 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
September 20241
June 20243
May 20243
September 20231

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
June 20246
May 20245
April 20242
March 202411
February 20246
January 20245
December 20237
November 202311
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20243
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20242

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
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SP8 4PQ 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. Addison Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Kingscourt Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Rookery Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Kings Chase
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1