HP2 4GG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP2 4GG

HP2 4GG, Dacorum has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.34 per 1,000 population. This HP2 4GG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader HP2 postcode area, which has experienced 380 crimes and a crime rate of 9.11 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this HP2 4GG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP2 4GG, encompassing approximately 1603 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

HP2 4GG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Strawberry Mews with total crimes: 15
  • Tewin Road with total crimes: 2
  • Micklefield Road with total crimes: 2

HP2 4GG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.34250.00%
Shoplifting64.37100.00%
Other theft43.7433.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.49-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.250.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-75.00%
Public order10.620.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour411.85-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson42.490.00%
Other theft32.49-40.00%
Shoplifting31.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.87-33.33%
Burglary11.250.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Public order10.620.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.98600.00%
Other theft54.3766.67%
Violence and sexual offences33.12-40.00%
Possession of weapons11.870.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.980.00%
Other theft33.12-57.14%
Public order21.870.00%
Vehicle crime11.250.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft716.84-22.22%
Shoplifting74.37133.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.37400.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.12150.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.12-75.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft916.2180.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.61300.00%
Shoplifting32.490.00%
Burglary21.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.25-60.00%
Public order21.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.25-50.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-66.67%
Other crime10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences513.7266.67%
Other theft53.120.00%
Vehicle crime33.12200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.870.00%
Drugs21.250.00%
Public order21.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

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 offences38.11-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.87100.00%
Shoplifting21.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.25-33.33%
Other crime11.250.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-66.67%
Burglary10.620.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.74-25.00%
Drugs31.870.00%
Other theft31.87-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.87-40.00%
Shoplifting21.87-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.250.00%
Burglary10.620.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1016.84150.00%
Other theft66.24-14.29%
Vehicle crime53.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.120.00%
Other crime12.490.00%
Burglary10.620.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft713.7216.67%
Violence and sexual offences64.37200.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.74300.00%
Shoplifting42.49-55.56%
Other crime12.490.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting913.720.00%
Other theft65.610.00%
Drugs33.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.870.00%
Robbery11.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20247
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20247
April 20249
March 20245
January 20243
December 20236
November 20237
October 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
May 20247
April 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 202310
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 20246
November 20236
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20243
October 20233

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Strawberry Mews
    Total15
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Tewin Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Micklefield Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Clinton End
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Farm End
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Handpost Lodge Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Westwick Close
    Total1
    Public order1