HP12 3AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP12 3AZ

HP12 3AZ, Buckinghamshire has recorded a total of 86 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.05 per 1,000 population. This HP12 3AZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader HP12 postcode area, which has experienced 208 crimes and a crime rate of 8.89 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this HP12 3AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP12 3AZ, encompassing approximately 2960 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (-5.56% decrease)
  • Drugs: (11) incidents (1000.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)

HP12 3AZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ogilvie Road with total crimes: 11
  • Desborough Street with total crimes: 7
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6

HP12 3AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3429.05-5.56%
Drugs1111.491000.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.7266.67%
Public order83.3814.29%
Vehicle crime62.7050.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.030.00%
Other theft41.350.00%
Possession of weapons21.35-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.68100.00%
Other crime20.68100.00%
Shoplifting20.68100.00%
Burglary10.68-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3624.3256.52%
Public order712.16-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour62.36-25.00%
Vehicle crime42.03-20.00%
Other theft41.35-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.35-42.86%
Possession of weapons31.350.00%
Burglary31.01200.00%
Theft from the person11.010.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Drugs10.34-50.00%
Shoplifting10.34-83.33%
Other crime10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2322.63-34.29%
Public order97.77200.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.04-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson72.70250.00%
Shoplifting62.36500.00%
Other theft52.0325.00%
Vehicle crime51.6925.00%
Drugs21.690.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3521.96-2.78%
Anti-social behaviour1311.8262.50%
Other theft44.3933.33%
Vehicle crime41.35-33.33%
Public order31.35-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01-50.00%
Drugs20.680.00%
Burglary10.68-66.67%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3626.01-5.26%
Public order1012.1666.67%
Anti-social behaviour83.38100.00%
Vehicle crime62.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.03-42.86%
Burglary31.35200.00%
Other theft31.01-57.14%
Drugs21.010.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Other crime10.34-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.34-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3825.0046.15%
Other theft712.84133.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.36133.33%
Public order62.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.03-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.3550.00%
Theft from the person31.01200.00%
Other crime21.010.00%
Shoplifting20.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.90-16.13%
Public order68.78-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.0325.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.69200.00%
Robbery31.010.00%
Other theft31.01-62.50%
Vehicle crime21.01-33.33%
Shoplifting20.68100.00%
Drugs10.68-50.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.34-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3123.65-13.89%
Other theft810.47166.67%
Public order72.700.00%
Burglary52.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.69-20.00%
Robbery31.350.00%
Vehicle crime31.01-57.14%
Drugs21.01100.00%
Possession of weapons20.68100.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.34-50.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-85.71%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3625.0012.50%
Criminal damage and arson712.1616.67%
Vehicle crime72.36133.33%
Public order72.3640.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.36-28.57%
Burglary51.69150.00%
Other theft31.69-57.14%
Shoplifting21.01100.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Drugs10.34-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3222.63-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour710.81-30.00%
Other theft72.36250.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.360.00%
Public order52.03-16.67%
Vehicle crime31.69-62.50%
Theft from the person21.01100.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Drugs20.68-50.00%
Shoplifting10.68-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3425.676.25%
Anti-social behaviour1011.4966.67%
Vehicle crime83.38166.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.7050.00%
Public order62.030.00%
Drugs42.03100.00%
Other theft21.35-60.00%
Shoplifting20.68100.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3221.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour610.810.00%
Public order62.030.00%
Other theft52.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.690.00%
Vehicle crime31.350.00%
Possession of weapons21.010.00%
Drugs20.680.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 393 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202434
July 202436
June 202423
May 202435
April 202436
March 202438
February 202426
January 202431
December 202336
November 202332
October 202334
September 202332

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20246
June 20248
May 202413
April 20248
March 20244
February 20245
January 20244
December 20235
November 20237
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20247
June 20249
May 20243
April 202410
March 20246
February 20246
January 20247
December 20237
November 20235
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20247
May 20242
April 20244
March 20247
February 20243
January 20241
December 20237
November 20236
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20247
February 20243
January 20248
December 20233
November 20237
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20246
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20237
November 20233
October 20238
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20243
January 20243
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HP12 3AZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Ogilvie Road
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Desborough Street
    Total7
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Birches Rise
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Lindsay Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 7. Lansdales Road
    Total4
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Fryers Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Nightclub
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Oakridge Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Copy Ground Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Kitchener Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cedar Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Abercromby Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 17. Grafton Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Cumbrian Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Jubilee Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Nutfield Lane
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Upper Green Street
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 22. Sharrow Vale
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Bevelwood Gardens
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Copyground Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Bartlett Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Cotswold Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Cheviot Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Shaftesbury Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1