UPPER SALES, HP1 2AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP1 2AJ

UPPER SALES, HP1 2AJ, Dacorum has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.32 per 1,000 population. This HP1 2AJ 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 2AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP1 2AJ, encompassing approximately 3309 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HP1 2AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hazeldell Road with total crimes: 3
  • Chaulden House Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Chaulden Terrace with total crimes: 2

UPPER SALES, HP1 2AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.32300.00%
Burglary31.21200.00%
Vehicle crime30.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.910.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.32200.00%
Shoplifting20.91100.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.30-50.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-66.67%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.0250.00%
Other theft20.91-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.60-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.30-80.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.14150.00%
Shoplifting51.51-28.57%
Other theft41.51300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.210.00%
Other crime10.600.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting74.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.12-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.60-50.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting76.04133.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.12200.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.81-20.00%
Other crime21.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences54.23400.00%
Shoplifting31.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.91-33.33%
Other crime20.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour31.51200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.300.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting53.02-16.67%
Public order21.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-50.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting62.72200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.600.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.42-60.00%
Shoplifting20.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.32-64.29%
Violence and sexual offences31.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.910.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour148.760.00%
Shoplifting64.230.00%
Other theft41.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.910.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 32 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
March 20241
September 20234

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 20247
April 20247
March 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 20232
September 20236

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 202314

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HP1 2AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hazeldell Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Chaulden House Gardens
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Chaulden Terrace
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Shrubhill Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1