NEW PARK DRIVE, HP2 4QJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP2 4QJ

NEW PARK DRIVE, HP2 4QJ, Dacorum has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.18 per 1,000 population. This HP2 4QJ 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 4QJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP2 4QJ, encompassing approximately 2199 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HP2 4QJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Maddox Road with total crimes: 4
  • Duxons Turn with total crimes: 3
  • The Flags with total crimes: 2

NEW PARK DRIVE, HP2 4QJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 behaviour68.1820.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.7325.00%
Public order22.270.00%
Shoplifting20.91-71.43%
Other theft10.91-50.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting713.64-30.00%
Vehicle crime63.18100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.73-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.27-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson31.820.00%
Drugs21.36100.00%
Other theft20.910.00%
Burglary10.91-66.67%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1015.00150.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.55-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.0920.00%
Vehicle crime32.73200.00%
Burglary31.3650.00%
Drugs11.360.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.46-61.54%
Shoplifting42.270.00%
Burglary21.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Robbery10.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Other theft10.45-80.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1312.2730.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.91-14.29%
Other theft52.73150.00%
Vehicle crime12.270.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1012.27-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences74.55600.00%
Shoplifting43.1833.33%
Other theft21.82100.00%
Drugs10.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour129.09140.00%
Shoplifting35.46-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.36-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-50.00%
Burglary10.45-66.67%
Other theft10.45-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.45-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.6420.00%
Shoplifting62.73200.00%
Vehicle crime52.7325.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.270.00%
Burglary32.2750.00%
Other theft31.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour59.55-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences52.270.00%
Vehicle crime42.2733.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.82100.00%
Burglary20.91100.00%
Shoplifting20.91-80.00%
Other crime10.910.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1013.6442.86%
Anti-social behaviour74.55-30.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.18-37.50%
Vehicle crime32.2750.00%
Other theft21.360.00%
Drugs10.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-66.67%
Burglary10.450.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1014.55-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences84.5560.00%
Shoplifting73.6440.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.18200.00%
Other theft21.360.00%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1213.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.460.00%
Shoplifting52.270.00%
Burglary22.270.00%
Public order20.910.00%
Other crime10.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20249
June 202412
May 20246
April 20247
March 20241
February 20246
January 20245
December 20235
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20246
June 20245
May 202413
April 202410
March 202412
February 20245
January 20245
December 20237
November 202310
October 202312

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 202410
June 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20246
January 20242
December 202310
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Maddox Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Duxons Turn
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. The Flags
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Vauxhall Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. The Coppice
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Ritcroft Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ritcroft Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Tenzing Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Ranelagh Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Malus Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1