HP23 5JD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP23 5JD

HP23 5JD, Dacorum has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.87 per 1,000 population. This HP23 5JD 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 5JD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP23 5JD, encompassing approximately 2184 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

HP23 5JD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Sulgrave Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Shugars Green with total crimes: 2

HP23 5JD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime46.87100.00%
Burglary31.83200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.37200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.37200.00%
Shoplifting21.370.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime24.12-33.33%
Shoplifting20.920.00%
Public order10.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.46-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-50.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.41150.00%
Vehicle crime32.290.00%
Shoplifting21.37-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%

In June 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime57.320.00%
Shoplifting42.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.83-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.92-60.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.4966.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.290.00%
Public order11.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting99.61-30.77%
Violence and sexual offences44.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.83-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.920.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1311.448.33%
Anti-social behaviour55.9566.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.29100.00%
Drugs11.830.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1211.4471.43%
Anti-social behaviour35.49-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3750.00%
Vehicle crime21.370.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.92-33.33%
Public order10.920.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting79.6175.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.20-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.83-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92100.00%
Public order10.920.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In December 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 offences68.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.7525.00%
Shoplifting42.2933.33%
Possession of weapons11.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Robbery10.460.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.4133.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.83-25.00%
Shoplifting31.3750.00%
Burglary21.37100.00%
Vehicle crime20.92-50.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime46.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.830.00%
Shoplifting21.370.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
April 20249
March 202413
February 202412
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 4 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

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
February 20242

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20245
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 2. Sulgrave Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Shugars Green
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 4. Station Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Mortimer Rise
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Dunsley Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Plaiters Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Emma Rothschild Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Grove Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Bunyan Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Verney Close
    Total1
    Burglary1