VARNEY ROAD, HP1 2LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP1 2LW

VARNEY ROAD, HP1 2LW, Dacorum has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.17 per 1,000 population. This HP1 2LW 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 2LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP1 2LW, encompassing approximately 3550 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the HP1 2LW area, explore the HP1 2LW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HP1 2LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Newlands Road with total crimes: 3

VARNEY ROAD, HP1 2LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.17500.00%
Shoplifting93.3812.50%
Public order42.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.130.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting84.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.85-83.33%
Other crime10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.320.00%
Shoplifting43.3833.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.13-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85100.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-75.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.17140.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.380.00%
Other theft41.69300.00%
Shoplifting31.13-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting86.48-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.25200.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.69-54.55%
Burglary11.410.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting129.30-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.38120.00%
Public order33.10200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85-50.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting158.45200.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.23-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour41.41100.00%
Vehicle crime31.130.00%
Public order10.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.79800.00%
Shoplifting52.54-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour21.41-33.33%
Other theft10.560.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting94.2380.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.54-66.67%
Other theft10.850.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.28-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour94.79125.00%
Shoplifting52.54-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences21.41-80.00%
Robbery10.560.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.17-23.08%
Shoplifting82.82-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour42.25-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.130.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Public order10.56-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.4285.71%
Shoplifting113.6657.14%
Anti-social behaviour63.10-50.00%
Public order21.69-33.33%
Burglary20.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour129.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.380.00%
Shoplifting71.970.00%
Public order31.970.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20242
July 202412
June 202412
May 20245
April 202411
March 20245
February 20249
January 20241
December 20232
November 202310
October 202313
September 20237

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 104 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20244
June 20243
May 20248
April 202412
March 202415
February 20245
January 20249
December 20235
November 20238
October 202311
September 20237

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20239
November 20234
October 20236
September 202312

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting8
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Newlands Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Lucks Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Hollybush Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Briarcliff
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Frimley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Juniper Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Great Sturgess Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Pulleys Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Stoneycroft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Varney Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1