LITTLE CLOSE, HP20 2SS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP20 2SS

LITTLE CLOSE, HP20 2SS, Buckinghamshire has recorded a total of 65 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.45 per 1,000 population. This HP20 2SS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader HP20 postcode area, which has experienced 255 crimes and a crime rate of 15.49 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this HP20 2SS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP20 2SS, encompassing approximately 2658 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the HP20 2SS area, explore the HP20 2SS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-46.88% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)

HP20 2SS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Buckingham Street with total crimes: 8
  • Crown Leys with total crimes: 5
  • Fleet Street with total crimes: 5

LITTLE CLOSE, HP20 2SS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1724.45-46.88%
Anti-social behaviour86.39-27.27%
Other theft83.01166.67%
Shoplifting73.0116.67%
Public order62.63-40.00%
Possession of weapons42.260.00%
Bicycle theft41.5033.33%
Vehicle crime41.50300.00%
Drugs21.50-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-33.33%
Other crime20.750.00%
Robbery10.750.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3228.9618.52%
Anti-social behaviour1112.0483.33%
Public order104.14100.00%
Shoplifting63.76-33.33%
Drugs42.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.50-40.00%
Other theft31.1350.00%
Bicycle theft31.13200.00%
Other crime21.130.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2724.07-15.62%
Shoplifting910.16350.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.39-25.00%
Public order52.26-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.8866.67%
Drugs21.88-33.33%
Other crime20.75-33.33%
Other theft20.75-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.75-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3227.0868.42%
Anti-social behaviour812.04100.00%
Public order83.01-38.46%
Other theft63.01200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.26-25.00%
Drugs31.1350.00%
Vehicle crime31.130.00%
Other crime31.1350.00%
Shoplifting21.13-60.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Burglary10.38-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1922.19-24.00%
Public order137.15333.33%
Shoplifting54.8966.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.8833.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.50100.00%
Burglary31.50200.00%
Vehicle crime31.13-25.00%
Other crime21.13100.00%
Other theft20.75100.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2517.30-24.24%
Vehicle crime49.4033.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.500.00%
Public order31.13-40.00%
Shoplifting31.13-40.00%
Drugs21.13-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Other theft10.38-50.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3322.1950.00%
Public order512.41-37.50%
Shoplifting51.88-16.67%
Drugs41.88300.00%
Vehicle crime31.5050.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.13-25.00%
Robbery21.130.00%
Other theft20.75-60.00%
Theft from the person20.75100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2219.9329.41%
Public order88.2760.00%
Shoplifting63.0150.00%
Other theft52.2625.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.88-33.33%
Other crime31.500.00%
Vehicle crime21.13-66.67%
Theft from the person10.750.00%
Burglary10.38-66.67%
Drugs10.38-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1721.81-15.00%
Vehicle crime66.3950.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.2666.67%
Public order51.8825.00%
Other theft41.880.00%
Drugs41.5033.33%
Shoplifting41.50300.00%
Burglary31.500.00%
Possession of weapons11.130.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.930.00%
Public order47.520.00%
Vehicle crime41.50-20.00%
Other theft41.50-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.50-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.13-25.00%
Drugs31.13-25.00%
Possession of weapons11.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.38-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2022.57-31.03%
Anti-social behaviour67.520.00%
Other theft62.2650.00%
Shoplifting62.26100.00%
Vehicle crime52.260.00%
Public order41.88-33.33%
Drugs41.50300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.500.00%
Burglary21.50100.00%
Robbery10.75-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2922.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour610.910.00%
Public order62.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.260.00%
Other theft41.500.00%
Shoplifting31.500.00%
Theft from the person21.130.00%
Robbery20.750.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 20246
June 20248
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20245
June 20248
May 202413
April 20243
March 20245
February 20248
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 293 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202432
July 202427
June 202432
May 202419
April 202425
March 202433
February 202422
January 202417
December 202320
November 202320
October 202329

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20246
December 20234
November 20235

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20243
December 20231

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20249
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 20246
January 20244
December 20231
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HP20 2SS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Buckingham Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Crown Leys
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Fleet Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting5
  • 5. Little Close
    Total4
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Ardenham Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Fawcett Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cooper'S Yard
    Total2
    Bicycle theft2
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Granville Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Silverdale Close
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Williams Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Rothesay Close
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Whitehall Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Cock Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Mount Pleasant
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Townsend Piece
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Ardenham Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Chappell Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 22. Robert'S Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Brenda'S Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. North Eastern Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Buckingham Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Radnor End
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Ruskin Way
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Dunsham Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Lansdowne Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Havelock Street
    Total1
    Other theft1