HP4 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP4

HP4, Dacorum has recorded a total of 101 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.07 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this HP4 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around HP4, encompassing approximately 24836 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (78.95% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)

HP4 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Hedgehog Way with total crimes: 6
  • Loxley Road with total crimes: 5

HP4 Crime Map

Postcodes in HP4

The postcode district are associated with the HP4, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The HP4 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 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences344.0778.95%
Anti-social behaviour151.37-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson110.6022.22%
Vehicle crime90.44-10.00%
Other theft80.36-20.00%
Shoplifting80.32-33.33%
Burglary60.3220.00%
Public order60.24500.00%
Drugs30.24200.00%
Theft from the person10.12-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour273.95-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences191.09-52.50%
Shoplifting120.77-7.69%
Other theft100.4811.11%
Vehicle crime100.4066.67%
Criminal damage and arson90.400.00%
Burglary50.360.00%
Theft from the person20.200.00%
Other crime10.08-50.00%
Drugs10.040.00%
Robbery10.040.00%
Public order10.04-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences404.8760.00%
Anti-social behaviour301.61-18.92%
Shoplifting131.2162.50%
Criminal damage and arson90.52-30.77%
Other theft90.360.00%
Vehicle crime60.36-45.45%
Public order50.240.00%
Burglary50.20-44.44%
Other crime20.20100.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%
Robbery10.040.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour374.998.82%
Violence and sexual offences251.49-10.71%
Criminal damage and arson131.0185.71%
Vehicle crime110.5222.22%
Other theft90.44200.00%
Burglary90.3650.00%
Shoplifting80.36-33.33%
Public order50.320.00%
Drugs30.2050.00%
Theft from the person20.120.00%
Other crime10.08-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.04-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour344.4717.24%
Violence and sexual offences281.37-26.32%
Shoplifting121.130.00%
Vehicle crime90.4850.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.36-22.22%
Burglary60.28-33.33%
Public order50.2425.00%
Other crime30.20-25.00%
Other theft30.12-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.120.00%
Drugs20.080.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences384.7546.15%
Anti-social behaviour291.53-9.38%
Shoplifting121.17-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson90.48-30.77%
Burglary90.360.00%
Other theft70.36-41.67%
Vehicle crime60.2820.00%
Other crime40.24100.00%
Public order40.16-20.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour325.1145.45%
Violence and sexual offences261.2930.00%
Shoplifting221.0557.14%
Criminal damage and arson130.89-43.48%
Other theft120.52140.00%
Burglary90.48-10.00%
Vehicle crime50.36-75.00%
Public order50.20-16.67%
Other crime20.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.080.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson234.91187.50%
Anti-social behaviour220.93-31.25%
Violence and sexual offences200.89-9.09%
Vehicle crime200.81400.00%
Shoplifting140.8155.56%
Burglary100.56400.00%
Public order60.40500.00%
Other theft50.2425.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Drugs10.040.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour323.4245.45%
Violence and sexual offences221.2915.79%
Shoplifting90.89-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson80.36-27.27%
Vehicle crime40.32-50.00%
Other theft40.16-42.86%
Other crime20.160.00%
Burglary20.08-50.00%
Theft from the person10.080.00%
Public order10.04-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour223.50-48.84%
Violence and sexual offences190.89-17.39%
Criminal damage and arson110.77175.00%
Shoplifting110.440.00%
Vehicle crime80.44100.00%
Other theft70.32-22.22%
Burglary40.28-20.00%
Public order20.16-60.00%
Drugs20.080.00%
Robbery10.08-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour434.5565.38%
Violence and sexual offences231.7353.33%
Shoplifting110.93-47.62%
Other theft90.44-35.71%
Burglary50.36-16.67%
Public order50.2066.67%
Vehicle crime40.20-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.16-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.16-40.00%
Drugs20.12100.00%
Robbery20.08100.00%
Other crime10.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.040.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour264.31-31.58%
Shoplifting211.05133.33%
Violence and sexual offences150.85-37.50%
Other theft140.60250.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.560.00%
Burglary60.32-57.14%
Vehicle crime60.24-14.29%
Bicycle theft50.2466.67%
Public order30.20200.00%
Drugs10.120.00%
Other crime10.040.00%
Robbery10.040.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour384.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences241.530.00%
Burglary140.970.00%
Shoplifting90.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.360.00%
Vehicle crime70.320.00%
Other theft40.280.00%
Bicycle theft30.160.00%
Public order10.120.00%
Drugs10.040.00%
Other crime10.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 133 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20249
May 20249
April 202413
March 20247
February 20249
January 202413
December 202323
November 20238
October 202311
September 20234
August 20238
July 20238

A total of 387 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.77 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 202427
May 202430
April 202437
March 202434
February 202429
January 202432
December 202322
November 202332
October 202322
September 202343
August 202326
July 202338

A total of 90 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20245
May 20245
April 20249
March 20246
February 20249
January 20249
December 202310
November 20232
October 20234
September 20235
August 20236
July 202314

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20241
May 20245
April 20245
March 20245
February 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 105 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 202410
May 20246
April 202411
March 20249
February 20246
January 20245
December 202320
November 20234
October 20238
September 20234
August 20236
July 20237

A total of 101 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 202410
May 20249
April 20249
March 20243
February 20247
January 202412
December 20235
November 20234
October 20237
September 20239
August 202314
July 20234

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
April 20243
March 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 333 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202434
June 202419
May 202440
April 202425
March 202428
February 202438
January 202426
December 202320
November 202322
October 202319
September 202323
August 202315
July 202324

A total of 162 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.46 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 202412
May 202413
April 20248
March 202412
February 202412
January 202422
December 202314
November 20239
October 202311
September 202311
August 202321
July 20239

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
November 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
September 20231

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
September 20233
August 20235
July 20233

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HP4 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Hedgehog Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime2
  • 3. Loxley Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 4. Church Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 5. Oak Wood
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 6. Herons Elm
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 7. St John'S Well Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lincoln Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Oak Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 10. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 11. Wharf Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Cobb Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. The Meads
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Beckets Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Nash Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Water Lane
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. St Edmunds
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Townsend Gate
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Station Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. New Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Manor Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Main Road North
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Norcott Hill
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Tring Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Hamberlins Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Alma Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Blegberry Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Greystoke Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Bourne Road
    Total1
    Drugs1