HALES PARK, HP2 4RH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP2 4RH

HALES PARK, HP2 4RH, Dacorum has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.78 per 1,000 population. This HP2 4RH 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 4RH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP2 4RH, encompassing approximately 640 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the HP2 4RH area, explore the HP2 4RH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HP2 4RH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wood Lane End with total crimes: 7
  • Welkin Green with total crimes: 4
  • Duxons Turn with total crimes: 3

HALES PARK, HP2 4RH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences832.7860.00%
Other theft412.49300.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.240.00%
Shoplifting24.68-81.82%
Vehicle crime13.120.00%
Theft from the person11.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.56-75.00%
Burglary11.56-80.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1148.3910.00%
Burglary517.17400.00%
Violence and sexual offences57.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.24-25.00%
Public order14.680.00%
Other crime11.560.00%
Other theft11.560.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1037.46150.00%
Violence and sexual offences515.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.800.00%
Vehicle crime36.24200.00%
Burglary14.68-50.00%
Other theft11.56-50.00%

In June 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 offences531.22-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour47.80-20.00%
Shoplifting46.24300.00%
Burglary26.24100.00%
Other theft23.12-50.00%
Vehicle crime13.120.00%
Other crime11.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences635.9020.00%
Anti-social behaviour59.3725.00%
Other theft47.8033.33%
Robbery26.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.12-66.67%
Other crime11.560.00%
Shoplifting11.56-75.00%
Drugs11.560.00%
Vehicle crime11.56-66.67%
Burglary11.560.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences539.02-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour47.800.00%
Shoplifting46.2433.33%
Vehicle crime36.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.680.00%
Other theft34.680.00%
Public order24.68100.00%
Burglary13.120.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences628.10500.00%
Anti-social behaviour49.37300.00%
Other theft36.2450.00%
Shoplifting34.68-72.73%
Burglary14.68-50.00%
Public order11.560.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1129.66450.00%
Other theft217.170.00%
Burglary23.12100.00%
Drugs13.120.00%
Public order11.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.56-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.56-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences635.90-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour59.37400.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.80200.00%
Vehicle crime24.680.00%
Shoplifting23.12-81.82%
Other theft23.12-33.33%
Other crime13.120.00%
Burglary11.56-50.00%
Public order11.560.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1148.39-8.33%
Violence and sexual offences817.17300.00%
Other theft312.490.00%
Burglary24.680.00%
Vehicle crime23.120.00%
Public order13.120.00%
Other crime11.560.00%
Robbery11.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.56-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson11.56-66.67%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1240.5850.00%
Anti-social behaviour718.73-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson310.93200.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.68-50.00%
Other crime13.120.00%
Public order11.560.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour942.150.00%
Shoplifting814.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences412.490.00%
Other theft36.240.00%
Burglary24.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
October 20233

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 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20245
June 20245
May 20246
April 20245
March 20246
February 20241
January 20246
December 20238
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 79 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202411
July 202410
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 202411
January 20242
December 202311
November 202312
October 20238

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wood Lane End
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Welkin Green
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Duxons Turn
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Maylands Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Zoffany Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Blossom Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Hales Park Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Crest Park
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Wood End Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1