OLDFIELD ROAD, HP1 2HF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP1 2HF

OLDFIELD ROAD, HP1 2HF, Dacorum has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.84 per 1,000 population. This HP1 2HF 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 2HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP1 2HF, encompassing approximately 1784 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HP1 2HF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hazeldell Road with total crimes: 3
  • Lucks Hill with total crimes: 3
  • Middlehill with total crimes: 3

OLDFIELD ROAD, HP1 2HF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.84150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.80-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.680.00%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%
Burglary11.120.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.28150.00%
Shoplifting22.80100.00%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.12-33.33%
Public order11.120.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.48-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour21.68-50.00%
Other theft11.12-50.00%
Shoplifting10.56-80.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.8960.00%
Shoplifting54.48-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour42.80300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.2450.00%
Other theft21.680.00%
Other crime11.120.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting79.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.92-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson22.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.12-50.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.20300.00%
Shoplifting74.48133.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.920.00%
Other crime21.120.00%
Burglary11.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting35.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.68-33.33%
Other crime21.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.12-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.3650.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.680.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting57.28-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences32.8050.00%
Public order31.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.68-50.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting67.28200.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.36100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting23.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.12-66.67%
Public order11.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.56-50.00%

In October 2023, 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 behaviour65.6050.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.360.00%
Burglary11.12-50.00%
Public order10.560.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting68.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.360.00%
Burglary22.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.120.00%
Other theft11.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20245
April 20248
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
May 20242
December 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
September 20231

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 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 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
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hazeldell Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Lucks Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Middlehill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Long Chaulden
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Furze Road
    Total1
    Other theft1