HUNTERS CLOSE, HP23 5QA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP23 5QA

HUNTERS CLOSE, HP23 5QA, Dacorum has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.54 per 1,000 population. This HP23 5QA 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 5QA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP23 5QA, encompassing approximately 2861 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

HP23 5QA 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

HUNTERS CLOSE, HP23 5QA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime44.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.400.00%
Burglary21.05100.00%
Shoplifting20.70100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.70-66.67%
Other theft10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.8050.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.05-25.00%
Shoplifting11.050.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.1933.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.40-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Shoplifting10.70-75.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.99150.00%
Other crime51.750.00%
Shoplifting41.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.40-50.00%
Other theft21.050.00%
Public order10.700.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.54100.00%
Vehicle crime32.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.700.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting54.19-61.54%
Vehicle crime31.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.05-40.00%
Other theft11.050.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting138.3962.50%
Violence and sexual offences54.5466.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.75100.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting85.9414.29%
Violence and sexual offences32.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.05200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.05-50.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting76.99600.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.450.00%
Vehicle crime31.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.05-66.67%
Other theft20.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.100.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.35-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.59100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.100.00%
Shoplifting31.0550.00%
Vehicle crime21.05100.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Public order10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.050.00%
Shoplifting21.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
April 20245
March 202413
February 20248
January 20247
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
November 20233
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
May 20243
April 20243
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20245
March 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 2 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
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 2. Sulgrave Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Shugars Green
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 4. Emma Rothschild Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Icknield Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Blaine Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Grove Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Bunyan Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Verney Close
    Total1
    Burglary1