FERNVILLE LANE, HP2 4AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP2 4AL

FERNVILLE LANE, HP2 4AL, Dacorum has recorded a total of 116 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 41.75 per 1,000 population. This HP2 4AL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader HP2 postcode area, which has experienced 406 crimes and a crime rate of 9.73 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this HP2 4AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP2 4AL, encompassing approximately 2778 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (31.03% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-10.71% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)

HP2 4AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 36
  • Half Moon Yard with total crimes: 20
  • Marlowes with total crimes: 15

FERNVILLE LANE, HP2 4AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3841.7531.03%
Anti-social behaviour2513.68-10.71%
Shoplifting149.0040.00%
Public order135.04116.67%
Other theft44.68-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.44-42.86%
Vehicle crime41.4433.33%
Drugs31.44-40.00%
Possession of weapons21.08100.00%
Burglary20.72-60.00%
Theft from the person20.720.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Robbery20.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.72-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2938.15-27.50%
Anti-social behaviour2810.4433.33%
Shoplifting1010.08-23.08%
Other theft83.60-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson72.8816.67%
Public order62.5250.00%
Drugs52.16150.00%
Burglary51.80150.00%
Vehicle crime31.80-57.14%
Robbery21.080.00%
Bicycle theft20.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.72-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4041.755.26%
Anti-social behaviour2114.40-8.70%
Other theft137.560.00%
Shoplifting134.68-35.00%
Vehicle crime74.68133.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.52-53.85%
Public order42.16-33.33%
Theft from the person41.440.00%
Drugs21.44100.00%
Possession of weapons20.720.00%
Robbery20.720.00%
Burglary20.72100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3838.1558.33%
Anti-social behaviour2313.684.55%
Shoplifting208.28122.22%
Criminal damage and arson137.20160.00%
Public order64.68100.00%
Vehicle crime32.1650.00%
Drugs11.08-80.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2430.23-17.24%
Anti-social behaviour228.640.00%
Shoplifting97.92-35.71%
Other theft63.24-40.00%
Drugs52.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.800.00%
Robbery31.8050.00%
Public order31.08-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.08-33.33%
Theft from the person20.72100.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2935.993.57%
Anti-social behaviour2210.44-15.38%
Shoplifting147.9216.67%
Other theft105.04150.00%
Public order63.6050.00%
Drugs52.1625.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.8025.00%
Vehicle crime31.8050.00%
Robbery21.08100.00%
Theft from the person10.720.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2832.0316.67%
Anti-social behaviour2610.08-13.33%
Shoplifting129.36-14.29%
Public order44.3233.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.44-33.33%
Other theft41.44-42.86%
Drugs41.440.00%
Other crime21.44-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.72-50.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Robbery10.36-50.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3036.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences2410.80-11.11%
Shoplifting148.647.69%
Other theft75.04133.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.52-33.33%
Drugs42.16100.00%
Vehicle crime41.44300.00%
Other crime31.440.00%
Public order31.08-25.00%
Robbery21.08100.00%
Theft from the person10.72-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.36-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3035.637.14%
Violence and sexual offences2710.803.85%
Shoplifting139.7262.50%
Criminal damage and arson94.68200.00%
Public order43.240.00%
Other crime31.44200.00%
Other theft31.08-40.00%
Theft from the person21.08100.00%
Drugs20.72-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.72100.00%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-66.67%
Burglary10.36-75.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2832.03-31.71%
Violence and sexual offences2610.08-7.14%
Shoplifting89.36-82.98%
Other theft52.88400.00%
Public order41.80300.00%
Burglary41.44-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson31.44-66.67%
Vehicle crime31.08-70.00%
Drugs31.08-57.14%
Other crime11.08-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.36-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Robbery10.36-80.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4759.38213.33%
Anti-social behaviour4116.9120.59%
Violence and sexual offences2814.76-26.32%
Vehicle crime1010.0811.11%
Criminal damage and arson93.6012.50%
Burglary93.240.00%
Drugs73.24600.00%
Robbery52.52150.00%
Possession of weapons31.8050.00%
Other crime21.080.00%
Bicycle theft10.72-50.00%
Public order10.36-83.33%
Theft from the person10.36-50.00%
Other theft10.36-92.31%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3847.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour3413.680.00%
Shoplifting1512.240.00%
Other theft135.400.00%
Vehicle crime94.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.240.00%
Public order62.880.00%
Robbery22.160.00%
Bicycle theft20.720.00%
Possession of weapons20.720.00%
Theft from the person20.720.00%
Drugs10.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 330 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202425
July 202428
June 202421
May 202423
April 202422
March 202422
February 202426
January 202430
December 202330
November 202328
October 202341
September 202334

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 369 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202438
July 202429
June 202440
May 202438
April 202424
March 202429
February 202428
January 202424
December 202327
November 202326
October 202328
September 202338

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20248
June 202413
April 20246
March 202410
February 20244
January 20247
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231
September 202313

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20247
June 20246
May 202413
April 20245
March 20245
February 20244
January 20246
December 20239
November 20233
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 20246
June 20244
May 20246
April 20243
March 20246
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 189 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 202410
June 202413
May 202420
April 20249
March 202414
February 202412
January 202414
December 202313
November 20238
October 202347
September 202315

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20245
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20237
September 20231

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20247
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 202310
September 20239

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HP2 4AL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total36
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Shoplifting6
    Public order5
    Vehicle crime4
    Drugs2
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Half Moon Yard
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Marlowes
    Total15
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Alexandra Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Bury Green
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Bridge Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Astley Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 10. Lower Adeyfield Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Police Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 12. Figtree Hill
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. The Brackens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Kilday Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Hillfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Caernarvon Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Maynard Road
    Total1
    Other theft1