HIGH STREET, HP23 4AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP23 4AF

HIGH STREET, HP23 4AF, Dacorum has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.35 per 1,000 population. This HP23 4AF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader HP23 postcode area, which has experienced 57 crimes and a crime rate of 3.19 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this HP23 4AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP23 4AF, encompassing approximately 2975 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the HP23 4AF area, explore the HP23 4AF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

HP23 4AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 1
  • Plaiters Close with total crimes: 1
  • Meadow Close with total crimes: 1

HIGH STREET, HP23 4AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour52.3525.00%
Vehicle crime11.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.34-66.67%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson55.0466.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.68-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.34-62.50%
Public order11.010.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.34-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.73300.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.6966.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.68200.00%
Possession of weapons21.010.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In June 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary44.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.34-70.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.01-71.43%
Other theft10.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.34-50.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1010.7625.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.3640.00%
Vehicle crime52.35400.00%
Public order31.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.010.00%
Shoplifting20.670.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.39166.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.69400.00%
Shoplifting21.68100.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Drugs10.34-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.7050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01100.00%
Drugs20.670.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.34-85.71%
Other theft10.340.00%
Other crime10.34-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.05600.00%
Vehicle crime32.350.00%
Other crime21.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.670.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft33.70200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67100.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.34-85.71%
Other crime10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.35-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

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 offences75.38133.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.35100.00%
Shoplifting12.02-75.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson56.050.00%
Shoplifting41.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.010.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 202410
April 20248
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20245
April 20241
February 20243
November 20231

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20248
June 20242
May 20247
April 20245
March 20241
February 20247
January 20241
December 20237
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20243
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20235

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HP23 4AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Plaiters Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Meadow Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. High Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Goldfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. B4635
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1