HP8 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP8

HP8, Buckinghamshire has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.77 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this HP8 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around HP8, encompassing approximately 6767 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HP8 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Orchard Road with total crimes: 1
  • Town Field Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1

HP8 Crime Map

Postcodes in HP8

The postcode district are associated with the HP8, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The HP8 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 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences51.770.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.15-75.00%
Drugs10.150.00%
Burglary10.150.00%
Other theft10.15-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.6625.00%
Other theft50.7466.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.74100.00%
Vehicle crime30.59-25.00%
Burglary10.44-50.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime42.81300.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.59-42.86%
Other theft30.5950.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.30100.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72.66-12.50%
Public order51.030.00%
Burglary20.74100.00%
Other theft20.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.150.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences82.2214.29%
Anti-social behaviour21.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Burglary10.15-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72.5175.00%
Public order41.030.00%
Other theft20.59100.00%
Burglary20.30-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.30100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.22-42.86%
Burglary30.5950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.15-66.67%
Shoplifting10.150.00%
Other theft10.15-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72.66-41.67%
Vehicle crime31.03200.00%
Other theft20.44-33.33%
Burglary20.30-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.150.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences123.40140.00%
Burglary51.770.00%
Other theft30.74200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.15-75.00%
Public order10.150.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary52.51-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences50.7466.67%
Vehicle crime40.740.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Other theft10.15-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.150.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary72.9616.67%
Vehicle crime41.03100.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.59-25.00%
Other theft20.44-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.300.00%
Shoplifting10.30-66.67%
Public order10.150.00%

In October 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary64.1450.00%
Other theft50.89150.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.74-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson40.59300.00%
Shoplifting30.59200.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.30100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.30100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences92.810.00%
Burglary41.330.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20245
April 20244
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 20247
May 20248
April 20247
March 20244
February 20247
January 202412
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234
September 20239

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20237
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HP8 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Orchard Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Town Field Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Milton Fields
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Twitchell'S Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Kirby Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Fleetwood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Narcot Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Middle Meadow
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Gordon Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Nightingales Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1