HP23 5FX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP23 5FX

HP23 5FX, Dacorum has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.40 per 1,000 population. This HP23 5FX 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 5FX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP23 5FX, encompassing approximately 2957 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the HP23 5FX area, explore the HP23 5FX 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 (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HP23 5FX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Shugars Green with total crimes: 2
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 1

HP23 5FX 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.400.00%
Vehicle crime41.69300.00%
Shoplifting21.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.68-75.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson77.78250.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.3725.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.69-50.00%
Shoplifting21.350.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-66.67%
Other theft10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.34-50.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.78166.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.71-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.35200.00%
Shoplifting21.01-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-33.33%
Theft from the person10.680.00%
Other theft10.34-75.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour712.51-36.36%
Other crime62.370.00%
Shoplifting52.03150.00%
Other theft41.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.35-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0150.00%
Burglary31.010.00%
Possession of weapons21.01100.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour119.8157.14%
Violence and sexual offences103.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.380.00%
Shoplifting20.68-80.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-66.67%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting109.47-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour73.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.37-28.57%
Vehicle crime31.690.00%
Bicycle theft11.010.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1411.1616.67%
Anti-social behaviour74.73133.33%
Violence and sexual offences72.3716.67%
Drugs22.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-66.67%
Robbery10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1210.1571.43%
Violence and sexual offences64.06-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour32.03-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.010.00%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Other theft20.68100.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Public order10.340.00%

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 offences79.13-12.50%
Shoplifting72.3775.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.37-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3550.00%
Vehicle crime21.01100.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences87.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.710.00%
Shoplifting41.6933.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences87.78-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour52.710.00%
Burglary31.69200.00%
Shoplifting31.01-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.040.00%
Shoplifting51.690.00%
Vehicle crime21.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 20247
May 202411
April 20247
March 20247
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20248
June 20243
May 202410
April 20245
March 20247
February 20246
January 20247
December 20238
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
April 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 68 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 202410
March 202414
February 202412
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 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
December 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 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 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20246
April 20241
March 20241
February 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
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 2. Shugars Green
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Mortimer Rise
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Dunsley Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Plaiters Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Meadow Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. High Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Emma Rothschild Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Nathaniel Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1