HP12 3LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP12 3LQ

HP12 3LQ, Buckinghamshire has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.59 per 1,000 population. This HP12 3LQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader HP12 postcode area, which has experienced 150 crimes and a crime rate of 6.41 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this HP12 3LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP12 3LQ, encompassing approximately 4721 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)

HP12 3LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ogilvie Road with total crimes: 5
  • Desborough Park Road with total crimes: 5
  • Abercromby Avenue with total crimes: 4

HP12 3LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.59-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.4560.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.69-30.00%
Vehicle crime21.48-60.00%
Public order20.42-71.43%
Theft from the person20.420.00%
Drugs20.42-75.00%
Burglary20.42100.00%
Other theft20.42-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.42-66.67%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.67-9.68%
Anti-social behaviour105.9342.86%
Drugs82.12700.00%
Public order71.6975.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.4825.00%
Vehicle crime51.060.00%
Possession of weapons31.0650.00%
Other theft30.640.00%
Bicycle theft20.64100.00%
Other crime20.42100.00%
Burglary10.42-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3113.3463.16%
Anti-social behaviour76.57-30.00%
Vehicle crime51.48-37.50%
Public order41.06-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.85-42.86%
Other theft30.85-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.64100.00%
Burglary20.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Drugs10.21-50.00%
Shoplifting10.21-66.67%
Other crime10.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.56-20.83%
Anti-social behaviour104.020.00%
Vehicle crime82.120.00%
Public order81.69300.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.690.00%
Other theft51.48150.00%
Shoplifting31.060.00%
Drugs20.64-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.53-17.24%
Anti-social behaviour105.0811.11%
Drugs42.120.00%
Other theft20.85100.00%
Public order20.42-77.78%
Other crime10.420.00%
Burglary10.21-50.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.13-9.38%
Public order96.14125.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.9180.00%
Vehicle crime61.9150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.27-42.86%
Burglary20.850.00%
Other theft10.42-83.33%
Other crime10.21-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3213.5660.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.78250.00%
Other theft61.48200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.27-16.67%
Public order41.0633.33%
Vehicle crime40.85100.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Shoplifting20.42100.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.2420.00%
Public order31.270.00%
Vehicle crime20.64-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.42100.00%
Other theft20.42-60.00%
Burglary10.42-66.67%
Drugs10.21-66.67%
Shoplifting10.21-50.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.59-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour54.24150.00%
Other theft51.0625.00%
Drugs31.060.00%
Vehicle crime30.64-50.00%
Burglary30.640.00%
Public order30.64-25.00%
Shoplifting20.640.00%
Possession of weapons20.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.59-20.00%
Vehicle crime65.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.27-42.86%
Other theft40.8533.33%
Public order40.85300.00%
Burglary30.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64-75.00%
Shoplifting20.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3012.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.35-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson71.6940.00%
Burglary31.480.00%
Vehicle crime30.64-50.00%
Other theft30.6450.00%
Theft from the person20.64100.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Public order10.21-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.40-3.23%
Anti-social behaviour146.35133.33%
Vehicle crime62.9750.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.270.00%
Drugs41.0633.33%
Public order40.85-20.00%
Other theft20.85-50.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3113.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.570.00%
Public order51.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.060.00%
Vehicle crime41.060.00%
Other theft40.850.00%
Drugs30.850.00%
Possession of weapons20.640.00%
Burglary20.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 339 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202428
July 202431
June 202419
May 202424
April 202429
March 202432
February 202420
January 202420
December 202324
November 202330
October 202330
September 202331

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245
June 20248
April 20246
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
January 20242
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20244
June 20247
April 20244
March 20247
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20237
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 99 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20247
June 202410
May 202410
April 20249
March 20245
February 20246
January 20245
December 20232
November 20238
October 202314
September 20236

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20244
June 20248
May 20242
April 20249
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
February 20241
January 20243
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20246
February 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ogilvie Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Desborough Park Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Abercromby Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Sharrow Vale
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 5. Grafton Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bushey Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Booker Lane
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Dashwood Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Prestwood Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Jubilee Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Leigh Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Kitchener Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 15. Conifer Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Copyground Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Bartlett Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Bartlett Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Fryers Lane
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Shaftesbury Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Green Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Lindsay Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Copy Ground Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1