LONG CHAULDEN, HP1 2HX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP1 2HX

LONG CHAULDEN, HP1 2HX, Dacorum has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.84 per 1,000 population. This HP1 2HX 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 2HX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP1 2HX, encompassing approximately 2776 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HP1 2HX 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

LONG CHAULDEN, HP1 2HX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.84200.00%
Vehicle crime42.16300.00%
Burglary31.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.08-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.080.00%
Other theft10.720.00%

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 behaviour54.6825.00%
Shoplifting21.80100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.72-33.33%
Other crime10.720.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.60-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.44-66.67%
Other theft11.08-50.00%
Shoplifting10.36-80.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.0050.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.2466.67%
Shoplifting51.80-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson31.800.00%
Other theft21.08100.00%
Other crime10.720.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting77.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.52-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.16-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.080.00%
Other theft11.080.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

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 offences89.0033.33%
Shoplifting72.88133.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.52100.00%
Other crime22.16-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.4850.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.160.00%
Other crime31.080.00%
Shoplifting31.080.00%
Drugs11.080.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.5233.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.4450.00%

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
Shoplifting54.68-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences31.8050.00%
Public order31.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.08-50.00%

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
Shoplifting64.68200.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.88-42.86%
Shoplifting21.440.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.36-75.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.68-46.15%
Violence and sexual offences42.5233.33%
Burglary11.44-50.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1310.440.00%
Shoplifting64.680.00%
Other theft32.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.080.00%
Burglary21.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20243
June 20249
May 20246
April 20248
March 20246
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 10 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 20243
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20245
May 20243
April 20246
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20237
September 202313

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243

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 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HP1 2HX 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. Chaulden House Gardens
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Chaulden Terrace
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Shrubhill Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Long Chaulden
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Furze Road
    Total1
    Other theft1