WOODFARM ROAD, HP2 4LG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP2 4LG

WOODFARM ROAD, HP2 4LG, Dacorum has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.76 per 1,000 population. This HP2 4LG 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 4LG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP2 4LG, encompassing approximately 2811 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

HP2 4LG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Jarman Way with total crimes: 3
  • Acre Wood with total crimes: 3
  • Seymour Crescent with total crimes: 2

WOODFARM ROAD, HP2 4LG 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 Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.76-12.50%
Burglary32.49200.00%
Public order21.07-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-66.67%
Other theft10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.36-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.36-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.38100.00%
Shoplifting72.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.49-33.33%
Public order32.13-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.0750.00%
Drugs21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Burglary10.71-75.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98.89200.00%
Public order53.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.78-33.33%
Burglary41.42300.00%
Vehicle crime21.420.00%
Theft from the person10.710.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.82-45.45%
Other theft62.13100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.13-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07100.00%
Vehicle crime20.71-50.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.45175.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.91-9.09%
Vehicle crime43.5633.33%
Other theft31.42-25.00%
Public order31.070.00%
Drugs11.070.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour118.5337.50%
Violence and sexual offences43.91-33.33%
Other theft41.420.00%
Vehicle crime31.42200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.76166.67%
Violence and sexual offences62.8450.00%
Robbery12.130.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%
Theft from the person10.36-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.05-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.42100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.42200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07-33.33%
Public order20.71100.00%
Theft from the person20.710.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft67.11500.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.13-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.1333.33%
Vehicle crime21.420.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Drugs10.36-50.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson36.7650.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.070.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Robbery20.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.71100.00%
Other crime20.71100.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-83.33%
Other theft10.360.00%

In October 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 behaviour66.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.130.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20244
January 20246
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
May 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
October 20231

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20244
June 20246
May 202411
April 20244
March 20246
February 20244
January 20246
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20249
June 20243
May 202410
April 202411
March 20248
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20236

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

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Jarman Way
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Acre Wood
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Seymour Crescent
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Fern Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. A414
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Lower Yott
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Wood Farm Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Turners Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Furtherground
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Newfield Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Scriveners Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Walnut Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Toms Croft
    Total1
    Burglary1