HP7 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP7

HP7, Buckinghamshire has recorded a total of 58 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.99 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this HP7 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around HP7, encompassing approximately 11626 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (15.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)

HP7 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chiltern Heights with total crimes: 10
  • Pomeroy Close with total crimes: 5
  • Chenies Parade with total crimes: 4

HP7 Crime Map

Postcodes in HP7

The postcode district are associated with the HP7, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The HP7 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences234.9915.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.9833.33%
Anti-social behaviour70.6916.67%
Burglary40.60100.00%
Public order30.34-57.14%
Other theft20.26-71.43%
Shoplifting20.17-50.00%
Drugs20.170.00%
Possession of weapons20.170.00%
Other crime20.17-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.17-66.67%
Robbery10.170.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences205.50-4.76%
Public order71.72-12.50%
Other theft70.6016.67%
Criminal damage and arson60.60200.00%
Vehicle crime60.52100.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.5250.00%
Shoplifting40.52-20.00%
Other crime30.340.00%
Burglary20.260.00%
Theft from the person20.17-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences215.1623.53%
Public order81.8133.33%
Other theft60.69-60.00%
Shoplifting50.5266.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.43300.00%
Theft from the person40.340.00%
Vehicle crime30.3450.00%
Drugs30.26200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.26-71.43%
Burglary20.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Robbery10.090.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences174.82-37.04%
Other theft151.4650.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.29133.33%
Public order60.60-45.45%
Shoplifting30.52200.00%
Burglary20.260.00%
Vehicle crime20.17-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour10.17-66.67%
Drugs10.090.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.09-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences275.9322.73%
Public order112.32120.00%
Other theft100.95100.00%
Vehicle crime70.86250.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.60-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.26-25.00%
Robbery20.260.00%
Possession of weapons20.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.09-66.67%
Shoplifting10.09-80.00%
Theft from the person10.090.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences224.8237.50%
Public order51.89-37.50%
Other theft50.430.00%
Shoplifting50.43-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.4333.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.340.00%
Burglary30.340.00%
Bicycle theft30.260.00%
Drugs20.260.00%
Vehicle crime20.17100.00%
Other crime10.17-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences164.47-33.33%
Public order81.3860.00%
Shoplifting60.69100.00%
Other crime60.520.00%
Other theft50.5266.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.4333.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.3450.00%
Burglary30.26-76.92%
Vehicle crime10.26-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences244.99-45.45%
Burglary132.06225.00%
Public order51.12150.00%
Vehicle crime40.43-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.34-57.14%
Other theft30.26200.00%
Shoplifting30.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.26100.00%
Possession of weapons10.17-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences446.62158.82%
Criminal damage and arson73.78-12.50%
Other crime60.600.00%
Vehicle crime60.5250.00%
Burglary40.5233.33%
Shoplifting30.340.00%
Public order20.260.00%
Possession of weapons20.170.00%
Other theft10.17-87.50%
Anti-social behaviour10.09-92.31%
Theft from the person10.090.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences175.33-32.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.4685.71%
Criminal damage and arson81.12-11.11%
Other theft80.69300.00%
Vehicle crime40.69100.00%
Burglary30.34-57.14%
Shoplifting30.2650.00%
Robbery20.26100.00%
Public order20.17-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.170.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences255.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.15200.00%
Public order70.7740.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.6075.00%
Burglary70.60-30.00%
Vehicle crime20.60100.00%
Other theft20.17-33.33%
Shoplifting20.17-50.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Robbery10.090.00%
Theft from the person10.090.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences254.900.00%
Burglary102.150.00%
Public order50.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.430.00%
Shoplifting40.340.00%
Other theft30.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.090.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20246
June 202415
May 202410
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20238
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 202413
January 20244
December 20233
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 281 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202420
July 202421
June 202417
May 202427
April 202422
March 202416
February 202424
January 202444
December 202317
November 202325
October 202325

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 202313
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20242
June 20247
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20247
December 20238
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20248
June 20246
May 202411
April 20245
March 20248
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20245
March 20246
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20246
January 20246
November 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20243
June 20242
May 20247
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20246
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HP7 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Chiltern Heights
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons2
  • 2. Pomeroy Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Chenies Parade
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total4
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Meadow View
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 7. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Brayfield Way
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Derwent Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 11. Stanley Hill
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 12. Westmount Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Windmill Hill
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Chancellors
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Coldmoreham Yard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Pondwicks
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Hill Meadow
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. New Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Amersham Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Dane Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Pineapple Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Leywood Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Hundred Acres Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Washington Row
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Piggotts Orchard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. High View Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Amersham
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Chandos Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1