LITTLE CLOSE, HP12 4PQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP12 4PQ

LITTLE CLOSE, HP12 4PQ, Buckinghamshire has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.47 per 1,000 population. This HP12 4PQ 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 4PQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP12 4PQ, encompassing approximately 1245 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

HP12 4PQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • John Hall Way with total crimes: 4
  • Little Close with total crimes: 4
  • Miersfield with total crimes: 3

LITTLE CLOSE, HP12 4PQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences718.47-36.36%
Vehicle crime65.62500.00%
Public order44.82-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.21-33.33%
Drugs11.610.00%
Other theft10.80-50.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Other crime10.800.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1128.1022.22%
Public order68.83200.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.8250.00%
Possession of weapons22.410.00%
Other theft21.610.00%
Shoplifting21.610.00%
Vehicle crime11.610.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Robbery10.800.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences917.6712.50%
Anti-social behaviour37.230.00%
Other theft22.410.00%
Public order21.61100.00%
Shoplifting21.61-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.610.00%
Other crime11.61-50.00%
Burglary10.800.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.86100.00%
Vehicle crime46.420.00%
Shoplifting43.210.00%
Other crime23.210.00%
Public order11.61-50.00%
Theft from the person10.800.00%
Drugs10.800.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime416.86100.00%
Shoplifting43.21100.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.21-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.2150.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.41100.00%
Public order21.610.00%
Other theft11.610.00%
Theft from the person10.800.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.420.00%
Shoplifting21.610.00%
Vehicle crime21.610.00%
Other crime11.610.00%
Theft from the person10.800.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.42-66.67%
Shoplifting21.61-33.33%
Public order21.61100.00%
Possession of weapons11.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson615.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.82-42.86%
Vehicle crime33.210.00%
Shoplifting32.41-25.00%
Public order12.410.00%
Drugs10.80-50.00%
Burglary10.800.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.06-50.00%
Shoplifting45.620.00%
Vehicle crime33.210.00%
Drugs22.410.00%
Other theft21.610.00%
Public order11.61-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1419.27133.33%
Public order311.24-25.00%
Vehicle crime32.41200.00%
Other theft22.41-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.61-66.67%
Burglary10.800.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences617.6720.00%
Public order44.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.21200.00%
Other theft32.4150.00%
Drugs32.410.00%
Shoplifting12.41-66.67%
Burglary10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.80-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences513.650.00%
Shoplifting34.010.00%
Other theft22.410.00%
Public order21.610.00%
Vehicle crime21.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%
Burglary10.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 20249
June 20248
May 20244
April 20248
March 20248
February 20244
January 20247
December 202314
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HP12 4PQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. John Hall Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Little Close
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Miersfield
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cressex Square
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Oldhouse Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Neale Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Cressex Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Christie Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Bramley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Marlow Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1