HP23 5XJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP23 5XJ

HP23 5XJ, Dacorum has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.28 per 1,000 population. This HP23 5XJ 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 5XJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP23 5XJ, encompassing approximately 1871 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HP23 5XJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bushel Wharf with total crimes: 3
  • Emma Rothschild Court with total crimes: 1
  • Icknield Green with total crimes: 1

HP23 5XJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.28-25.00%
Other theft21.60100.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.8133.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.14-25.00%
Other theft11.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

In July 2024, 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 behaviour45.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.14-40.00%
Other crime11.600.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.8825.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.67100.00%
Public order12.140.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime58.02150.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.67300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.60100.00%
Public order11.070.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime23.210.00%
Other theft11.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.53-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.14-33.33%
Other theft11.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.07-33.33%
Burglary11.070.00%
Public order10.530.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime55.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.67-25.00%
Other theft21.600.00%
Public order11.070.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.14-20.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.88150.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.670.00%
Burglary11.600.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.600.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232

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

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

A total of 31 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 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 20242
January 20245

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 5 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
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bushel Wharf
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Emma Rothschild Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Icknield Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Blaine Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Grove Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1