SP8 4XT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SP8 4XT

SP8 4XT, Dorset has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.91 per 1,000 population. This SP8 4XT 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 4XT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SP8 4XT, encompassing approximately 724 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SP8 4XT area, explore the SP8 4XT Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SP8 4XT area, visit the SP8 4XT House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SP8 4XT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Meadowcroft with total crimes: 2

SP8 4XT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson26.91100.00%
Shoplifting12.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.38-87.50%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences823.48300.00%
Other theft311.050.00%
Public order24.14100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.380.00%
Shoplifting11.380.00%
Bicycle theft11.380.00%

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 offences24.140.00%
Public order12.760.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour28.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.76-71.43%
Vehicle crime12.760.00%
Shoplifting11.38-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences720.7240.00%
Shoplifting39.670.00%
Robbery14.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.38-50.00%
Drugs11.380.00%
Other theft11.380.00%
Public order11.38-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences519.33-58.33%
Shoplifting36.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.14100.00%
Public order22.76-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.760.00%
Other theft11.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1233.151100.00%
Public order516.57400.00%
Shoplifting36.91200.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.140.00%
Drugs11.380.00%
Other theft11.380.00%
Theft from the person11.380.00%

In February 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order15.52-66.67%
Shoplifting11.380.00%
Vehicle crime11.38-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.38-75.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences416.57-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson35.520.00%
Public order34.14200.00%
Vehicle crime24.14100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences619.33-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson38.2950.00%
Shoplifting24.14100.00%
Other theft12.76-50.00%
Public order11.38-87.50%
Vehicle crime11.380.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order834.53100.00%
Violence and sexual offences711.05133.33%
Possession of weapons39.670.00%
Other theft24.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.76100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.760.00%
Shoplifting11.38-66.67%
Drugs11.38-50.00%

In October 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order419.330.00%
Shoplifting35.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.140.00%
Drugs24.140.00%
Burglary12.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20242
June 20242
May 20247
April 20245
March 202412
February 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20241
December 20231
November 20232

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 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary 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 4XT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Meadowcroft
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1