HP21 7LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP21 7LA

HP21 7LA, Buckinghamshire has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.46 per 1,000 population. This HP21 7LA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader HP21 postcode area, which has experienced 178 crimes and a crime rate of 4.87 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this HP21 7LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP21 7LA, encompassing approximately 3824 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-29.41% decrease)
  • Drugs: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

HP21 7LA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Walton Grove with total crimes: 19
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 3
  • Viridian Square with total crimes: 3

HP21 7LA 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 Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.46-29.41%
Drugs83.14100.00%
Vehicle crime42.09100.00%
Other theft41.0533.33%
Public order31.05-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-71.43%
Other crime20.52100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-66.67%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.4540.00%
Public order41.830.00%
Drugs41.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.05-25.00%
Other theft30.780.00%
Vehicle crime20.78100.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.2054.55%
Criminal damage and arson54.4525.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.31300.00%
Public order41.050.00%
Drugs41.05100.00%
Other theft31.05-62.50%
Robbery10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.94-21.43%
Other theft82.88300.00%
Public order42.09-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.0533.33%
Other crime31.05-25.00%
Drugs20.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-50.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.63-17.65%
Public order53.6666.67%
Other crime41.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.05200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.78-33.33%
Burglary20.52100.00%
Other theft20.52100.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.1121.43%
Anti-social behaviour34.45200.00%
Public order30.78-25.00%
Drugs20.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-50.00%
Other theft10.26-80.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.8927.27%
Other theft53.6666.67%
Public order41.310.00%
Other crime21.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.520.00%
Drugs20.52-33.33%
Burglary20.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.26-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.3210.00%
Public order42.8833.33%
Other theft31.05200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.78200.00%
Drugs30.78-50.00%
Theft from the person20.78100.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-75.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.37-37.50%
Drugs62.6150.00%
Vehicle crime41.57300.00%
Burglary31.05200.00%
Public order30.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%
Other theft10.26-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-50.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.416.67%
Drugs44.1833.33%
Other theft31.05-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.780.00%
Public order30.78-25.00%
Other crime20.78-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.52100.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-75.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.46-11.76%
Public order43.92-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.05-20.00%
Other theft41.0533.33%
Other crime41.050.00%
Drugs31.05200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7850.00%
Shoplifting20.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.410.00%
Vehicle crime54.450.00%
Public order51.310.00%
Other theft31.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 171 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202417
July 202417
June 202411
May 202414
April 202417
March 202414
February 202411
January 202410
December 202316
November 202315
October 202317

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20243
May 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HP21 7LA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Walton Grove
    Total19
    Drugs7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Viridian Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Walton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Queen'S Park
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Old Brewery Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Walton Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Hardy Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Chiltern Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Sheffield Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Whitehead Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Tennyson Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1