HP1 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP1

HP1, Dacorum has recorded a total of 336 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.58 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this HP1 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around HP1, encompassing approximately 26718 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (102) incidents (8.51% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (82) incidents (1.23% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (53) incidents (3.92% increase)

HP1 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 47
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 47
  • Bingham Close with total crimes: 14

HP1 Crime Map

Postcodes in HP1

The postcode district are associated with the HP1, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The HP1 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10212.588.51%
Anti-social behaviour823.821.23%
Shoplifting533.073.92%
Criminal damage and arson231.98-8.00%
Vehicle crime180.8638.46%
Other theft180.67-37.93%
Public order160.670.00%
Burglary60.60-14.29%
Theft from the person50.2225.00%
Drugs50.19150.00%
Other crime40.19-42.86%
Robbery20.15-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.070.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9412.6122.08%
Anti-social behaviour813.523.85%
Shoplifting513.03-1.92%
Other theft291.9161.11%
Criminal damage and arson251.0947.06%
Public order160.9460.00%
Vehicle crime130.6085.71%
Burglary70.4916.67%
Other crime70.2675.00%
Robbery40.2633.33%
Theft from the person40.150.00%
Possession of weapons20.15100.00%
Bicycle theft20.070.00%
Drugs20.07-33.33%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7810.406.85%
Violence and sexual offences772.9230.51%
Shoplifting522.881.96%
Other theft181.9538.46%
Criminal damage and arson170.67-15.00%
Public order100.64-33.33%
Vehicle crime70.37-36.36%
Burglary60.26-33.33%
Other crime40.22-20.00%
Drugs30.150.00%
Robbery30.110.00%
Bicycle theft20.11100.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7310.0319.67%
Violence and sexual offences592.73-3.28%
Shoplifting512.21-22.73%
Criminal damage and arson201.91-4.76%
Public order150.7550.00%
Other theft130.56-18.75%
Vehicle crime110.490.00%
Burglary90.4112.50%
Other crime50.340.00%
Theft from the person40.190.00%
Drugs30.15-57.14%
Robbery30.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.11-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.040.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6610.1840.43%
Anti-social behaviour612.47-3.17%
Violence and sexual offences612.285.17%
Criminal damage and arson212.2823.53%
Other theft160.7977.78%
Vehicle crime110.600.00%
Public order100.4142.86%
Burglary80.370.00%
Drugs70.3040.00%
Other crime50.2625.00%
Robbery30.1950.00%
Bicycle theft30.11200.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour638.8016.67%
Violence and sexual offences582.36-22.67%
Shoplifting472.174.44%
Criminal damage and arson171.766.25%
Vehicle crime110.64-31.25%
Other theft90.41-30.77%
Burglary80.3433.33%
Public order70.30-50.00%
Drugs50.2666.67%
Other crime40.190.00%
Robbery20.15-60.00%
Theft from the person20.07-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.040.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences759.582.74%
Anti-social behaviour542.81-21.74%
Shoplifting452.02-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson161.680.00%
Vehicle crime160.60433.33%
Public order140.60133.33%
Other theft130.5262.50%
Burglary60.49100.00%
Robbery50.2266.67%
Other crime40.19-33.33%
Theft from the person30.150.00%
Drugs30.11-40.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.04-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences739.1714.06%
Anti-social behaviour692.737.81%
Shoplifting482.584.35%
Criminal damage and arson161.80-27.27%
Other theft80.60-11.11%
Other crime60.30200.00%
Public order60.22-33.33%
Drugs50.220.00%
Vehicle crime30.19-70.00%
Robbery30.11200.00%
Burglary30.11-72.73%
Theft from the person30.11-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.11-33.33%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour649.47-37.86%
Violence and sexual offences642.40-16.88%
Shoplifting462.40-45.88%
Criminal damage and arson221.72-4.35%
Burglary110.8222.22%
Vehicle crime100.41-9.09%
Other theft90.37-10.00%
Public order90.34-25.00%
Theft from the person60.3420.00%
Drugs50.22-28.57%
Possession of weapons30.190.00%
Other crime20.11-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.07-66.67%
Robbery10.04-83.33%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10313.36-15.57%
Shoplifting853.8651.79%
Violence and sexual offences773.1810.00%
Criminal damage and arson232.8864.29%
Public order120.86-20.00%
Vehicle crime110.45-35.29%
Other theft100.41-66.67%
Burglary90.3712.50%
Drugs70.3416.67%
Other crime60.26200.00%
Robbery60.22200.00%
Theft from the person50.22150.00%
Bicycle theft30.190.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 122 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12213.1432.61%
Violence and sexual offences704.5722.81%
Shoplifting562.62-29.11%
Other theft302.1066.67%
Vehicle crime171.126.25%
Public order150.6466.67%
Criminal damage and arson140.56-51.72%
Burglary80.520.00%
Drugs60.30100.00%
Possession of weapons40.22300.00%
Bicycle theft30.150.00%
Robbery20.11100.00%
Other crime20.07-33.33%
Theft from the person20.07100.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9211.98-7.07%
Shoplifting793.449.72%
Violence and sexual offences572.96-29.63%
Criminal damage and arson292.137.41%
Other theft181.0928.57%
Vehicle crime160.6760.00%
Public order90.60125.00%
Burglary80.3414.29%
Drugs30.30-40.00%
Other crime30.110.00%
Bicycle theft30.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.11-75.00%
Robbery10.04-50.00%
Theft from the person10.04-50.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9912.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences813.710.00%
Shoplifting723.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson272.690.00%
Other theft141.010.00%
Vehicle crime100.520.00%
Burglary70.370.00%
Drugs50.260.00%
Public order40.190.00%
Possession of weapons40.150.00%
Bicycle theft30.150.00%
Robbery20.110.00%
Theft from the person20.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 948 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 72.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024102
June 202494
May 202477
April 202459
March 202461
February 202458
January 202475
December 202373
November 202364
October 202377
September 202370
August 202357
July 202381

A total of 1041 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 80.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202482
June 202481
May 202478
April 202473
March 202461
February 202463
January 202454
December 202369
November 202364
October 2023103
September 2023122
August 202392
July 202399

A total of 96 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20247
May 20246
April 20249
March 20248
February 20248
January 20246
December 20233
November 202311
October 20239
September 20238
August 20238
July 20237

A total of 143 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202416
May 202410
April 202415
March 202410
February 20247
January 202414
December 20236
November 20239
October 202312
September 202315
August 20239
July 20234

A total of 154 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 202413
May 20247
April 202411
March 202411
February 202411
January 202416
December 20233
November 202310
October 202311
September 202317
August 202316
July 202310

A total of 751 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 57.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202453
June 202451
May 202452
April 202451
March 202466
February 202447
January 202445
December 202348
November 202346
October 202385
September 202356
August 202379
July 202372

A total of 205 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.77 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 202429
May 202418
April 202413
March 202416
February 20249
January 202413
December 20238
November 20239
October 202310
September 202330
August 202318
July 202314

A total of 270 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.77 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202423
June 202425
May 202417
April 202420
March 202421
February 202417
January 202416
December 202316
November 202322
October 202323
September 202314
August 202329
July 202327

A total of 52 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20247
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232
October 20236
September 20232
August 20233

A total of 37 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20244
April 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20235
September 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 59 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20247
February 20245
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237
September 20236
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20236
September 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
September 20234
August 20231
July 20234

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HP1 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total47
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Shoplifting12
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Other theft3
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total47
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Shoplifting10
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order3
    Other crime2
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Bingham Close
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 4. School End Crescent
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Duxons Turn
    Total12
    Shoplifting10
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Marlowes
    Total10
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. King Harry Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Park/Open Space
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 9. Wood Lane End
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Gade Close
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Moor End Road
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Malus Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. The Nokes
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Sacombe Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Bridge Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 17. The Spires
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Fishery Passage
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. The Flags
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Hetchleys
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Fennycroft Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 22. Chasden Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 23. Bodwell Close
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Someries Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Mayo Gardens
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
  • 26. Maddox Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Haleswood Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Zoffany Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Wood View
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Cooks Vennel
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1