HP21 8DY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP21 8DY

HP21 8DY, Buckinghamshire has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.16 per 1,000 population. This HP21 8DY 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 8DY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP21 8DY, encompassing approximately 4068 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the HP21 8DY area, explore the HP21 8DY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Other crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

HP21 8DY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grenville Green with total crimes: 5
  • Plym Close with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2

HP21 8DY 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 Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.16-23.08%
Other crime42.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.98-40.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.3785.71%
Shoplifting63.20100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.47150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.230.00%
Public order20.49-50.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.42-70.83%
Public order41.720.00%
Shoplifting30.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74100.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.094.35%
Public order45.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.980.00%
Robbery20.980.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.83-8.00%
Public order45.65-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson40.98300.00%
Other theft20.98100.00%
Shoplifting20.490.00%
Other crime20.49100.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.3156.25%
Public order76.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.72300.00%
Drugs30.980.00%
Shoplifting20.74-33.33%
Other crime10.490.00%
Other theft10.25-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.11-15.79%
Criminal damage and arson63.93100.00%
Other theft31.47-40.00%
Shoplifting30.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.74100.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-83.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.5918.75%
Anti-social behaviour64.67100.00%
Other theft51.4725.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.230.00%
Public order30.7450.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Other crime10.25-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.6023.08%
Other crime53.930.00%
Other theft41.23300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.740.00%
Public order20.74-50.00%
Shoplifting20.490.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.39-13.33%
Public order43.2033.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.740.00%
Other theft10.74-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%
Drugs10.25-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.60-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour33.69-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.74-40.00%
Other theft30.740.00%
Public order30.74-25.00%
Shoplifting20.74-75.00%
Drugs20.49100.00%
Other crime20.490.00%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.535.56%
Shoplifting84.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.97-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.230.00%
Public order41.230.00%
Other theft30.98200.00%
Other crime20.740.00%
Possession of weapons20.490.00%
Robbery20.49100.00%
Drugs10.49-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.470.00%
Public order41.230.00%
Drugs20.980.00%
Possession of weapons20.490.00%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20245
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 218 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.77 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
July 20247
June 202424
May 202423
April 202425
March 202416
February 202419
January 202416
December 202313
November 202315
October 202319
September 202318

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20246
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20247
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
January 20242
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
October 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HP21 8DY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Grenville Green
    Total5
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Plym Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Birch Court
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Helford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Thrasher Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Churchill Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Withers Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Taylor Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Carrington Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Lee Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hampden Close
    Total1
    Public order1