HEATH CLOSE, HP1 1TU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP1 1TU

HEATH CLOSE, HP1 1TU, Dacorum has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.49 per 1,000 population. This HP1 1TU 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 1TU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP1 1TU, encompassing approximately 3481 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HP1 1TU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 11
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

HEATH CLOSE, HP1 1TU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.498.33%
Anti-social behaviour93.7328.57%
Criminal damage and arson52.590.00%
Shoplifting31.44200.00%
Vehicle crime30.86200.00%
Drugs20.86100.00%
Other theft20.57-33.33%
Burglary10.570.00%
Public order10.29-66.67%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.33-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour73.45-41.67%
Other theft32.01-57.14%
Public order30.8650.00%
Drugs10.86-66.67%
Burglary10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.29-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.95-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.889.09%
Other theft73.4516.67%
Shoplifting52.01-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.4433.33%
Vehicle crime41.15100.00%
Drugs31.150.00%
Theft from the person30.8650.00%
Public order20.86-60.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.9542.86%
Anti-social behaviour115.74-21.43%
Shoplifting73.160.00%
Other theft62.01100.00%
Public order51.72150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4450.00%
Theft from the person20.860.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1410.9116.67%
Violence and sexual offences144.02133.33%
Other theft34.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86-60.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Vehicle crime20.57100.00%
Robbery10.570.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour129.4850.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.45-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson51.72-16.67%
Shoplifting31.44-40.00%
Public order20.86-50.00%
Theft from the person20.570.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.35-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour83.16-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.30100.00%
Shoplifting51.72-28.57%
Other theft41.44100.00%
Public order41.15300.00%
Drugs21.15-33.33%
Robbery10.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1614.36128.57%
Violence and sexual offences144.600.00%
Shoplifting74.0240.00%
Drugs32.01200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8650.00%
Other theft20.86100.00%
Vehicle crime10.57-75.00%
Other crime10.29-50.00%
Public order10.29-66.67%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.06-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour74.0240.00%
Shoplifting52.0125.00%
Vehicle crime41.440.00%
Public order31.15200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.860.00%
Other crime20.57100.00%
Burglary20.57100.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Drugs10.29-50.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.3428.57%
Anti-social behaviour55.17-50.00%
Shoplifting41.44-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson21.150.00%
Drugs20.570.00%
Other theft10.57-75.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.7916.67%
Anti-social behaviour104.02-16.67%
Shoplifting92.87800.00%
Other theft42.59100.00%
Burglary21.150.00%
Drugs20.570.00%
Theft from the person20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57-66.67%
Robbery10.57-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.93-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour123.45-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson63.4520.00%
Robbery31.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.86-33.33%
Other theft20.570.00%
Theft from the person20.57100.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Drugs20.57100.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1712.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences144.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.020.00%
Vehicle crime31.440.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20246
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 140 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.77 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 202412
June 202411
May 202414
April 202412
March 20248
February 202416
January 20247
December 20235
November 202310
October 202312
September 202317

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 179 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
July 202417
June 202420
May 202414
April 20246
March 202411
February 202414
January 202414
December 202318
November 202314
October 202312
September 202314

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
June 20247
April 20243
March 20245
February 20247
January 20245
December 20234
November 20239
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bridge Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total10
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs1
  • 4. Moor End Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Mayo Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Astley Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Cemmaes Meadow
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Vicarage Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Anchor Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Haybourn Mead
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Adrian Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Heath Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. The Cornfields
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1