EIGHT ACRES, HP23 5DB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP23 5DB

EIGHT ACRES, HP23 5DB, Dacorum has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.03 per 1,000 population. This HP23 5DB 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 5DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP23 5DB, encompassing approximately 3445 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

HP23 5DB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Plaiters Close with total crimes: 1
  • Meadow Close with total crimes: 1

EIGHT ACRES, HP23 5DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.03-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Shoplifting20.58100.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson74.64600.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.0333.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.16-57.14%
Possession of weapons10.87-50.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.93250.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.03-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-66.67%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.29-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.97-22.22%
Shoplifting42.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.160.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.58-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.58100.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.3980.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.6125.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.450.00%
Shoplifting20.87-66.67%
Drugs10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting64.93-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour51.7466.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.45-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.160.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting147.8475.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.0620.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.7450.00%
Drugs20.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-50.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting85.8014.29%
Violence and sexual offences52.32-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour21.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.09250.00%
Shoplifting72.03600.00%
Vehicle crime22.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-75.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.19-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.16-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-50.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.29-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.7425.00%
Shoplifting31.450.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Burglary10.29-75.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.22-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.74-42.86%
Burglary41.160.00%
Shoplifting31.16-78.57%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1410.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences104.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.900.00%
Robbery12.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20247
May 20249
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20246
March 202414
February 20248
January 20247
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 202314

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20247
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20246
February 20245
January 20247
December 20232
November 20236
October 20236
September 202310

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
January 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HP23 5DB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 2. Plaiters Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Meadow Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Emma Rothschild Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Nathaniel Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1