WD4 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD4

WD4, Dacorum has recorded a total of 72 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.45 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this WD4 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around WD4, encompassing approximately 11163 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (5.56% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (14) incidents (180.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD4 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Station Road with total crimes: 11
  • Lakeside Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • The Orchard with total crimes: 4

WD4 Crime Map

Postcodes in WD4

The postcode district are associated with the WD4, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The WD4 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour196.455.56%
Vehicle crime141.70180.00%
Violence and sexual offences131.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.16200.00%
Other theft50.8125.00%
Other crime40.450.00%
Public order30.36-62.50%
Burglary20.270.00%
Robbery10.18-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%
Shoplifting10.090.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour185.5512.50%
Violence and sexual offences131.61-31.58%
Public order81.16166.67%
Vehicle crime50.7225.00%
Other crime40.450.00%
Other theft40.36300.00%
Drugs30.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.27-25.00%
Robbery20.270.00%
Burglary20.18-33.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences194.57-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour161.7014.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.4333.33%
Vehicle crime40.36-63.64%
Public order30.360.00%
Burglary30.27-25.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences215.6423.53%
Anti-social behaviour141.88-12.50%
Vehicle crime111.25450.00%
Burglary40.99100.00%
Public order30.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.27-25.00%
Drugs20.27-71.43%
Other crime20.18100.00%
Other theft20.18-33.33%
Shoplifting10.18-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences175.2030.77%
Anti-social behaviour161.526.67%
Drugs71.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.63-55.56%
Other theft30.36-25.00%
Public order30.27200.00%
Vehicle crime20.27-60.00%
Shoplifting20.180.00%
Burglary20.18-60.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Robbery10.090.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour154.7566.67%
Violence and sexual offences131.34-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson91.16350.00%
Vehicle crime50.81-16.67%
Burglary50.4566.67%
Other theft40.45-20.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Public order10.09-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences154.03-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour91.34-18.18%
Vehicle crime60.8150.00%
Other theft50.54150.00%
Public order30.450.00%
Burglary30.2750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.27-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Drugs10.090.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences174.21-37.04%
Anti-social behaviour111.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.99250.00%
Vehicle crime40.63-71.43%
Public order30.36-40.00%
Other theft20.270.00%
Burglary20.18-71.43%
Other crime10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences276.72107.69%
Vehicle crime142.4240.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.25-26.67%
Burglary70.99133.33%
Public order50.63150.00%
Bicycle theft20.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.18-66.67%
Other theft20.18-77.78%
Possession of weapons20.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Drugs10.090.00%
Other crime10.09-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour155.3725.00%
Violence and sexual offences131.34-40.91%
Vehicle crime101.16-33.33%
Other theft90.9080.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.8120.00%
Burglary30.54200.00%
Other crime20.270.00%
Public order20.18-33.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences226.63100.00%
Vehicle crime151.97150.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.070.00%
Other theft50.45-16.67%
Shoplifting40.45300.00%
Bicycle theft30.360.00%
Public order30.2750.00%
Theft from the person20.270.00%
Other crime20.180.00%
Burglary10.18-50.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour124.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences111.070.00%
Other theft60.9920.00%
Vehicle crime60.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.54150.00%
Bicycle theft30.450.00%
Possession of weapons20.27100.00%
Burglary20.18-60.00%
Other crime20.18100.00%
Public order20.18-33.33%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour124.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences111.070.00%
Vehicle crime60.990.00%
Other theft50.540.00%
Burglary50.450.00%
Public order30.450.00%
Theft from the person20.270.00%
Drugs20.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 180 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
June 202418
May 202416
April 202414
March 202416
February 202415
January 20249
December 202311
November 202311
October 202315
September 202312
August 202312
July 202312

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 102 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 20245
May 20244
April 202411
March 20242
February 20245
January 20246
December 20234
November 202314
October 202310
September 202315
August 20236
July 20236

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20249
January 20242
December 20237
November 20232
October 20236
September 20235
August 20235
July 20232

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232
September 20233
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 212 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.31 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202413
May 202419
April 202421
March 202417
February 202413
January 202415
December 202317
November 202327
October 202313
September 202322
August 202311
July 202311

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
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20237
October 20233
September 20231
August 20232
July 20235

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20239
September 20235
August 20236
July 20235

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
September 20234
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20242
March 20247
January 20241
November 20231
July 20232

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20232
September 20233
August 20233

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232
July 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD4 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Station Road
    Total11
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Lakeside Avenue
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. The Orchard
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Hemsley Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ovaltine Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Gallows Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Alexandra Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Chantry Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 11. Toms Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Apsley (Station)
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Barnsway
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Chipperfield Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. The Maltings
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Station Footpath
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Home Park Mill Link
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Wander Wharf
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Riverside Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Waterside Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Blackwell Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 23. Kings Meadow
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Shaftsbury Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Railway Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Windmill Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Chapel Croft
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Croft Field
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Nash Mills Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Barnes Rise
    Total1
    Other theft1