HP1 1ES Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP1 1ES

HP1 1ES, Dacorum has recorded a total of 109 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 48.91 per 1,000 population. This HP1 1ES crime rate stands in contrast to the broader HP1 postcode area, which has experienced 276 crimes and a crime rate of 10.33 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this HP1 1ES crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP1 1ES, encompassing approximately 2228 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (5.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HP1 1ES Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 29
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 21
  • Marlowes with total crimes: 14

HP1 1ES Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3048.9111.11%
Anti-social behaviour2113.465.00%
Shoplifting219.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson159.42400.00%
Public order66.73-53.85%
Other theft52.6925.00%
Drugs32.2450.00%
Burglary31.350.00%
Vehicle crime21.35-50.00%
Other crime10.900.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Robbery10.45-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2746.21-22.86%
Shoplifting2112.11-44.74%
Anti-social behaviour209.42-31.03%
Public order138.9762.50%
Vehicle crime45.8333.33%
Other theft41.79-55.56%
Burglary31.7950.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.35-57.14%
Drugs21.35100.00%
Robbery20.900.00%
Theft from the person10.90-75.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3862.815.56%
Violence and sexual offences3517.056.06%
Anti-social behaviour2915.7031.82%
Other theft913.0112.50%
Public order84.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.590.00%
Theft from the person43.1433.33%
Vehicle crime31.79-25.00%
Robbery21.350.00%
Burglary20.900.00%
Drugs10.900.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Other crime10.45-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3657.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences3316.1526.92%
Anti-social behaviour2214.81-8.33%
Other theft89.87100.00%
Public order83.5933.33%
Criminal damage and arson73.59-22.22%
Vehicle crime43.14300.00%
Theft from the person31.790.00%
Burglary21.35100.00%
Robbery20.90100.00%
Other crime20.90100.00%
Possession of weapons10.900.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3649.3538.46%
Violence and sexual offences2616.1523.81%
Anti-social behaviour2411.67-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson910.7712.50%
Public order64.0420.00%
Other theft42.690.00%
Vehicle crime11.79-50.00%
Burglary10.45-66.67%
Other crime10.450.00%
Robbery10.45-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3049.3536.36%
Shoplifting2613.46-23.53%
Violence and sexual offences2111.67-8.70%
Criminal damage and arson89.42-20.00%
Public order53.590.00%
Other theft42.24-50.00%
Theft from the person41.790.00%
Drugs31.790.00%
Burglary31.350.00%
Robbery21.350.00%
Vehicle crime20.90-33.33%
Other crime10.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3452.499.68%
Violence and sexual offences2315.259.52%
Anti-social behaviour2210.32-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson109.8766.67%
Other theft84.49166.67%
Public order53.5925.00%
Vehicle crime32.240.00%
Drugs31.35-25.00%
Burglary31.35200.00%
Bicycle theft31.35200.00%
Robbery21.350.00%
Other crime10.900.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3349.806.45%
Shoplifting3114.8110.71%
Violence and sexual offences2113.91-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson69.420.00%
Drugs42.69100.00%
Public order41.79-33.33%
Other theft31.79-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.35-40.00%
Robbery21.35-60.00%
Other crime10.90-75.00%
Theft from the person10.45-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Burglary10.45-75.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3158.333.33%
Violence and sexual offences3013.910.00%
Shoplifting2813.4647.37%
Criminal damage and arson612.56-50.00%
Public order62.69100.00%
Vehicle crime52.690.00%
Robbery52.24400.00%
Other crime42.24100.00%
Other theft41.7933.33%
Burglary41.7933.33%
Theft from the person31.7950.00%
Drugs21.35-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.45-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3049.353.45%
Anti-social behaviour3013.46-6.25%
Shoplifting1913.46-13.64%
Criminal damage and arson128.52140.00%
Public order35.38-25.00%
Burglary31.350.00%
Drugs31.35-40.00%
Other theft31.35-25.00%
Other crime21.350.00%
Possession of weapons20.90-33.33%
Theft from the person20.90-33.33%
Robbery10.900.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3251.15-21.95%
Violence and sexual offences2914.3620.83%
Shoplifting2213.01-64.52%
Drugs59.87-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.24-61.54%
Public order42.2433.33%
Other theft41.79100.00%
Possession of weapons31.79200.00%
Burglary31.35-62.50%
Theft from the person31.350.00%
Vehicle crime21.35-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.900.00%
Robbery10.45-80.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6279.42181.82%
Anti-social behaviour4127.8210.81%
Violence and sexual offences2418.40-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson1310.77225.00%
Burglary85.83700.00%
Drugs63.5950.00%
Robbery52.690.00%
Vehicle crime52.24-16.67%
Other crime32.24200.00%
Public order31.35-62.50%
Theft from the person31.3550.00%
Other theft21.35-86.67%
Possession of weapons10.90-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3760.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences3216.600.00%
Shoplifting2214.360.00%
Other theft159.870.00%
Public order86.730.00%
Vehicle crime63.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.690.00%
Drugs41.790.00%
Possession of weapons21.790.00%
Theft from the person20.900.00%
Bicycle theft10.900.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 105 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20243
July 20247
June 20247
May 20249
April 20248
March 202410
February 20246
January 20246
December 202312
November 20235
October 202313
September 20234

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 79 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202413
July 20248
June 20248
May 20246
April 20245
March 20245
February 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 372 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202420
July 202429
June 202422
May 202424
April 202430
March 202422
February 202433
January 202431
December 202330
November 202332
October 202341
September 202337

A total of 361 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202427
July 202435
June 202433
May 202426
April 202421
March 202423
February 202421
January 202430
December 202330
November 202329
October 202324
September 202332

A total of 73 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20249
June 20248
May 20244
April 20244
March 20248
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232
September 202315

A total of 396 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.46 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202421
July 202438
June 202436
May 202436
April 202426
March 202434
February 202431
January 202428
December 202319
November 202322
October 202362
September 202322

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20238
September 20231

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 27 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
April 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HP1 1ES postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total29
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total21
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Marlowes
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Bridge Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 5. King Harry Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Alexandra Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Police Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 8. Maynard Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Moor End Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bury Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Fernville Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Midland Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Dacorum Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Astley Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Cemmaes Meadow
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Walnut Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Park Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Orchid Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Heath Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1