SP8 5HL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SP8 5HL

SP8 5HL, Dorset has recorded a total of 1 crimes in the recent period of May 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.40 per 1,000 population. This SP8 5HL 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 5HL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SP8 5HL, encompassing approximately 40 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SP8 5HL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Hill with total crimes: 1

SP8 5HL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime124.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson273.200.00%
Public order148.800.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 3 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 3 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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March 20242

A total of 1 Public order incidents were recorded over 3 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

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March 20241

A total of 1 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 3 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1 reported cases.

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December 20231

Crime by Location in May 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SP8 5HL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Church Hill
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1