SP8 4TZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SP8 4TZ

SP8 4TZ, Dorset has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.32 per 1,000 population. This SP8 4TZ 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 4TZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SP8 4TZ, encompassing approximately 2105 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SP8 4TZ area, explore the SP8 4TZ Area information page.
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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)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SP8 4TZ Crime Hotspots

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

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

SP8 4TZ 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.32-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour12.370.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.60200.00%
Other theft32.850.00%
Shoplifting31.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%

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 offences21.42100.00%
Public order10.95-50.00%

In June 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order23.32-50.00%
Other crime20.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.95-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.47-88.89%
Burglary10.470.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.5028.57%
Public order44.27100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.9050.00%
Burglary11.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-50.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences76.65-53.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95-33.33%
Public order20.95-60.00%
Other theft10.95-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.77200.00%
Public order57.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.370.00%
Other theft21.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.95100.00%
Drugs10.950.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%

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 offences53.32-16.67%
Vehicle crime12.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.60-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.8533.33%
Public order31.90200.00%
Drugs21.420.00%
Shoplifting10.950.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.55-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson34.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.42100.00%
Other theft10.95-66.67%
Public order10.47-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.57125.00%
Public order78.5575.00%
Other theft33.32200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4250.00%
Possession of weapons31.420.00%
Burglary11.420.00%
Drugs10.47-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.9714.29%
Public order43.8033.33%
Shoplifting21.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95100.00%
Drugs20.95100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.950.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.650.00%
Public order33.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20242
June 20241
May 20249
April 20247
March 202415
February 20245
January 20246
December 202310
November 202318
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20237
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
September 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Meadowcroft
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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