SP8 4WL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SP8 4WL

SP8 4WL, Dorset has recorded a total of 4 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.60 per 1,000 population. This SP8 4WL 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 4WL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SP8 4WL, encompassing approximately 1112 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SP8 4WL 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

SP8 4WL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.60-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.80-50.00%
Public order10.900.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.5920.00%
Shoplifting35.39200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.800.00%
Burglary10.900.00%
Other theft10.900.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.190.00%
Shoplifting14.50-50.00%
Drugs10.900.00%
Public order10.90-66.67%

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 offences513.49150.00%
Burglary34.500.00%
Public order32.700.00%
Shoplifting22.70100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.900.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.50-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.90-66.67%
Shoplifting10.90-66.67%

In March 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 offences816.1860.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.190.00%
Shoplifting32.700.00%
Other theft12.700.00%
Burglary10.900.00%
Theft from the person10.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.90-50.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences58.99150.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.500.00%
Other theft11.800.00%
Burglary10.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.390.00%
Drugs21.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.800.00%
Shoplifting10.900.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft25.39100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.80-66.67%
Shoplifting11.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.90-66.67%

In November 2023, 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 offences613.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.3950.00%
Vehicle crime22.700.00%
Public order11.800.00%
Other theft10.900.00%
Burglary10.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.90-50.00%

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 offences69.8950.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.80100.00%
Theft from the person11.800.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.600.00%
Shoplifting21.800.00%
Other crime11.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.900.00%
Public order10.900.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20243
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20248
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232

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
August 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
October 20231

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Harding'S Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Palace Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2