BENCHLEYS ROAD, HP1 2AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP1 2AQ

BENCHLEYS ROAD, HP1 2AQ, Dacorum has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.85 per 1,000 population. This HP1 2AQ 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 2AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP1 2AQ, encompassing approximately 3113 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 (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HP1 2AQ 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

BENCHLEYS ROAD, HP1 2AQ 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 offences43.85300.00%
Burglary31.280.00%
Vehicle crime30.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.96-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.14-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.2850.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.960.00%
Shoplifting20.96100.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.32-50.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.50200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.930.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Burglary20.640.00%
Other theft10.64-80.00%
Shoplifting10.32-80.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft54.50150.00%
Shoplifting51.61-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour21.61-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.640.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting75.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.25-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.960.00%
Other theft20.96100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.64-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%

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
Shoplifting76.42133.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.25200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.93-50.00%
Other crime20.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.82500.00%
Shoplifting31.930.00%
Other crime20.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64-33.33%
Drugs10.640.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour31.93-40.00%
Other theft10.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.32-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.50150.00%
Shoplifting51.61-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences21.61100.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Public order10.320.00%

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
Shoplifting62.89200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.640.00%

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 behaviour21.93-50.00%
Shoplifting20.640.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.53-71.43%
Violence and sexual offences41.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.280.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

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 behaviour149.310.00%
Shoplifting64.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.930.00%
Other theft21.280.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
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. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20246
March 20242
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 202314

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
May 20243
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
September 20232

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 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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 2AQ 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. Fishery Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Shrubhill Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1