HP23 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP23

HP23, Dacorum has recorded a total of 82 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.59 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this HP23 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around HP23, encompassing approximately 17877 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)

HP23 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 6
  • Icknield Green with total crimes: 5
  • Eight Acres with total crimes: 4

HP23 Crime Map

Postcodes in HP23

The postcode district are associated with the HP23, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The HP23 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences264.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.45-18.75%
Other theft110.73120.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.6210.00%
Vehicle crime100.62-61.54%
Public order30.560.00%
Other crime20.17-33.33%
Shoplifting20.110.00%
Burglary20.11-50.00%
Drugs10.11-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.06-50.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime265.54136.36%
Violence and sexual offences261.4573.33%
Anti-social behaviour161.4514.29%
Criminal damage and arson100.90100.00%
Other theft50.560.00%
Burglary40.28-50.00%
Other crime30.22-50.00%
Drugs20.17100.00%
Robbery20.110.00%
Shoplifting20.11-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.110.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences154.31-46.43%
Anti-social behaviour140.84-36.36%
Vehicle crime110.78-52.17%
Burglary80.62166.67%
Other crime60.45500.00%
Other theft50.34150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.28-44.44%
Shoplifting50.28150.00%
Public order30.28-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.17100.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%
Theft from the person10.060.00%
Drugs10.060.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences285.4833.33%
Vehicle crime231.57130.00%
Anti-social behaviour221.2929.41%
Criminal damage and arson91.23125.00%
Public order50.50400.00%
Burglary30.280.00%
Other theft20.17100.00%
Shoplifting20.11-80.00%
Drugs10.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%
Other crime10.06-66.67%
Theft from the person10.060.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences214.08110.00%
Anti-social behaviour171.1754.55%
Vehicle crime100.9542.86%
Shoplifting100.56-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson40.560.00%
Burglary30.2250.00%
Other crime30.1750.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Public order10.060.00%
Bicycle theft10.060.00%
Drugs10.06-66.67%
Other theft10.06-66.67%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting143.2416.67%
Anti-social behaviour110.78-21.43%
Violence and sexual offences100.62-54.55%
Vehicle crime70.5675.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.39-20.00%
Other theft30.22-50.00%
Drugs30.170.00%
Burglary20.170.00%
Other crime20.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%
Robbery10.060.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences224.1469.23%
Anti-social behaviour141.237.69%
Shoplifting120.7871.43%
Public order70.670.00%
Other theft60.39-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson50.3466.67%
Vehicle crime40.28-66.67%
Other crime20.22100.00%
Burglary20.11-60.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences133.86-35.00%
Anti-social behaviour130.730.00%
Vehicle crime120.73500.00%
Other theft70.6740.00%
Public order70.390.00%
Shoplifting70.3975.00%
Burglary50.39400.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.28-40.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Other crime10.060.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences202.96-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour131.12-35.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.7325.00%
Other theft50.280.00%
Shoplifting40.280.00%
Vehicle crime20.22-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%
Burglary10.06-80.00%
Robbery10.060.00%
Bicycle theft10.06-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences224.0837.50%
Anti-social behaviour201.2342.86%
Vehicle crime71.1216.67%
Burglary50.39-28.57%
Other theft50.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.28-42.86%
Shoplifting40.22-33.33%
Public order30.2250.00%
Bicycle theft20.17-33.33%
Drugs10.110.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences163.69-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour140.90-12.50%
Burglary70.78250.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.39133.33%
Vehicle crime60.39-25.00%
Shoplifting60.34-60.00%
Other theft50.34150.00%
Bicycle theft30.28-25.00%
Public order20.170.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences304.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour161.680.00%
Shoplifting150.900.00%
Vehicle crime80.840.00%
Bicycle theft40.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.220.00%
Robbery30.170.00%
Other theft20.170.00%
Public order20.110.00%
Burglary20.110.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
February 20247
January 20247
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20245
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20246
January 20247
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 183 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202416
June 202414
May 202422
April 202417
March 202411
February 202414
January 202413
December 202313
November 202320
October 202314
September 202316

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202410
June 20245
May 20249
April 20244
March 20244
February 20245
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 249 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202426
July 202426
June 202415
May 202428
April 202421
March 202410
February 202422
January 202413
December 202320
November 202322
October 202316
September 202330

A total of 126 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202426
June 202411
May 202423
April 202410
March 20247
February 20244
January 202412
December 20232
November 20237
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
November 20231

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 202410
March 202414
February 202412
January 20247
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236
September 202315

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20248
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20235
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20233

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HP23 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 2. Icknield Green
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Eight Acres
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total3
    Public order1
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Goldfield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Dundale Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Church Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Cheddington Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ardwick Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Chesham Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 12. Field End Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Meadow Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 14. Betty'S Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 15. Gamnel Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Stocks Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Cock Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Upper Icknield Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Vicarage Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Ship Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Keepers Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Brownlow Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Station Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Bromley
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Chapel End Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. The Holloway
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Sears Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Weavers Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Fairthorn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Stubbings Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1