HP21 8SZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP21 8SZ

HP21 8SZ, Buckinghamshire has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.16 per 1,000 population. This HP21 8SZ 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 8SZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP21 8SZ, encompassing approximately 4264 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the HP21 8SZ area, explore the HP21 8SZ 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)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HP21 8SZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Plym Close with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Alham Road with total crimes: 2

HP21 8SZ 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.16-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour42.340.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47100.00%
Public order20.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

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 offences136.570.00%
Shoplifting63.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.4133.33%
Public order20.94-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.57-45.83%
Public order53.0566.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.17-25.00%
Shoplifting30.700.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-75.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.149.09%
Criminal damage and arson45.6333.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.94-42.86%
Public order30.94-25.00%
Other theft20.70-66.67%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.02-12.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.16250.00%
Other theft61.64200.00%
Public order41.4133.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.94200.00%
Shoplifting20.700.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences258.9192.31%
Public order35.860.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Drugs20.47100.00%
Shoplifting20.47-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.47100.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.5018.18%
Criminal damage and arson53.05400.00%
Vehicle crime31.170.00%
Shoplifting30.700.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Other theft20.47-33.33%
Other crime10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.86-42.11%
Anti-social behaviour52.5866.67%
Public order31.17200.00%
Other theft30.70-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Other crime10.23-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.14-17.39%
Other theft54.46150.00%
Other crime51.17400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1750.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7050.00%
Shoplifting20.700.00%
Public order10.47-50.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.21130.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.39100.00%
Vehicle crime20.47-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.470.00%
Public order20.470.00%
Other theft20.47-50.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Drugs10.23-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.10-54.55%
Other theft42.34100.00%
Vehicle crime30.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70-66.67%
Burglary20.470.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Other crime10.47-75.00%
Shoplifting10.23-87.50%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-85.71%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.900.00%
Shoplifting85.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.640.00%
Other crime41.410.00%
Public order30.940.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Robbery20.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 205 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.08 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 202413
June 202424
May 202422
April 202425
March 202413
February 202411
January 202419
December 202323
November 202310
October 202322

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20247
April 20242
March 20241
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20232

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.38 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 20231
October 20238

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Plym Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Alham Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Iris Close
    Total1
    Vehicle 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. Cornbrook Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Humber Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cherwell Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Hamble Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Lavric Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Taylor Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Carrington Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Hampden Close
    Total1
    Public order1