BIRCH GREEN, HP1 2QX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP1 2QX

BIRCH GREEN, HP1 2QX, Dacorum has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.38 per 1,000 population. This HP1 2QX 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 2QX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP1 2QX, encompassing approximately 3386 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

HP1 2QX Crime Hotspots

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

  • School End Crescent with total crimes: 8
  • Chardins Close with total crimes: 2
  • Martindale Road with total crimes: 2

BIRCH GREEN, HP1 2QX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.3811.11%
Anti-social behaviour62.95-50.00%
Public order21.77100.00%
Other crime20.59-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour127.97-29.41%
Violence and sexual offences93.54-35.71%
Other crime32.660.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Public order10.590.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1712.11-10.53%
Violence and sexual offences145.0216.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.1333.33%
Vehicle crime21.180.00%
Other theft10.59-50.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1912.4046.15%
Violence and sexual offences125.6120.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.540.00%
Vehicle crime20.89100.00%
Other crime20.59100.00%
Other theft20.59100.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour137.9718.18%
Violence and sexual offences103.8466.67%
Other theft12.95-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour116.50175.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.25-40.00%
Other theft21.77100.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Public order10.30-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.0925.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.18200.00%
Public order30.890.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.1333.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.36-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson11.180.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.61-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.07-40.00%
Vehicle crime41.770.00%
Other theft21.18100.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour147.97133.33%
Violence and sexual offences104.1342.86%
Criminal damage and arson22.95-33.33%
Other theft10.590.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.5016.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.07-64.71%
Burglary31.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.89200.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Public order10.590.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour178.56-15.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.02-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.77100.00%
Other theft20.59-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2012.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences125.910.00%
Other theft33.540.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 150 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.54 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
July 202417
June 202419
May 202413
April 202411
March 20244
February 20244
January 20247
December 202314
November 20236
October 202317
September 202320

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 202414
June 202412
May 202410
April 20246
March 202410
February 20248
January 20246
December 202310
November 20237
October 20236
September 202312

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20244
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241
March 20241
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

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
March 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. School End Crescent
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Chardins Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Martindale Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sacombe Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hollybush Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Jasmin Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Fields End Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Elm Green
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Lyne Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Boxted Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Robe End
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Briarcliff
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Frimley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Pulleys Close
    Total1
    Burglary1