LEASIDE, HP2 4PZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP2 4PZ

LEASIDE, HP2 4PZ, Dacorum has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.21 per 1,000 population. This HP2 4PZ 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 4PZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP2 4PZ, encompassing approximately 989 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

HP2 4PZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pelham Court with total crimes: 6
  • Micklefield Road with total crimes: 2
  • Leaside with total crimes: 2

LEASIDE, HP2 4PZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences920.2180.00%
Anti-social behaviour69.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.0650.00%
Vehicle crime23.030.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour614.1550.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.06-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson25.05100.00%
Other theft12.020.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences717.1875.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.07100.00%
Burglary24.040.00%
Other theft12.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.01-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%
Drugs11.010.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences414.15-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.04200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.03-75.00%
Burglary22.02100.00%
Robbery12.020.00%
Shoplifting11.010.00%
Other crime11.010.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1023.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour810.1160.00%
Bicycle theft18.080.00%
Other theft11.01-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%
Burglary11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences517.18150.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.05400.00%
Public order25.050.00%
Other theft22.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.020.00%
Drugs11.010.00%
Vehicle crime11.01-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime27.07100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.02-50.00%
Other crime12.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.01-85.71%
Drugs11.010.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour716.1775.00%
Violence and sexual offences47.07-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.040.00%
Other crime12.02-50.00%
Public order11.010.00%
Vehicle crime11.01-50.00%

In January 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 offences520.21400.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.05300.00%
Burglary34.04200.00%
Vehicle crime23.03-50.00%
Drugs22.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.020.00%
Other crime22.020.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime412.130.00%
Shoplifting34.040.00%
Burglary13.030.00%
Other theft11.010.00%
Robbery11.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.01-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.01-80.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.0825.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.02-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour49.09-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.04100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.020.00%
Shoplifting12.020.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour815.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences28.080.00%
Burglary12.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%
Drugs11.010.00%
Shoplifting11.010.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20247
June 20244
May 202410
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20244
June 20242
May 20248
April 20245
March 20241
February 20247
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
December 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
January 20243
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Pelham Court
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Micklefield Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Leaside
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Clinton End
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Ryecroft Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Clayton Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Church Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Curtis Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Windermere Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Crossfell Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. The Crofts
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. St Magnus Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Leverstock Green Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1