ST ALBANS ROAD, HP2 4RP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP2 4RP

ST ALBANS ROAD, HP2 4RP, Dacorum has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.77 per 1,000 population. This HP2 4RP 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 4RP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP2 4RP, encompassing approximately 1856 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HP2 4RP Crime Hotspots

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

  • White Hart Road with total crimes: 3
  • Vauxhall Road with total crimes: 2
  • Longlands with total crimes: 2

ST ALBANS ROAD, HP2 4RP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.77200.00%
Burglary36.46200.00%
Other theft21.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.080.00%
Vehicle crime11.08-90.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1011.31400.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.15-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.15-60.00%
Burglary11.080.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.47-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson54.31150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.69300.00%
Drugs32.15200.00%
Vehicle crime21.62100.00%
Theft from the person11.080.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.7083.33%
Criminal damage and arson25.93-33.33%
Burglary11.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-85.71%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-87.50%
Drugs10.540.00%
Other theft10.54-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour815.0814.29%
Vehicle crime74.3175.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.23-25.00%
Other theft21.620.00%
Other crime11.080.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour711.85250.00%
Vehicle crime43.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.1533.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.15-40.00%
Other theft21.62100.00%
Drugs11.080.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.54-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson32.69200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.62-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.08-80.00%
Other theft11.080.00%
Burglary10.54-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1015.08400.00%
Violence and sexual offences95.3928.57%
Anti-social behaviour54.85-16.67%
Burglary22.69100.00%
Possession of weapons11.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.23-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour63.77500.00%
Vehicle crime23.23-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.08-50.00%
Burglary11.080.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.3928.57%
Vehicle crime54.85400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.69100.00%
Burglary12.150.00%
Other theft10.54-66.67%
Drugs10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-85.71%
Other crime10.540.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour711.8516.67%
Violence and sexual offences73.77-22.22%
Other theft33.77200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.620.00%
Drugs11.080.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-66.67%

In October 2023, 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 offences912.9350.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.85-14.29%
Vehicle crime33.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.62-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.080.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour712.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.230.00%
Vehicle crime32.150.00%
Burglary11.620.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
July 20248
June 202411
May 20246
April 20243
March 20245
February 20249
January 20247
December 20239
November 20237
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202410
July 20242
June 20241
May 20247
April 20244
March 20242
February 202410
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20241
May 20248
April 20247
March 20242
February 20245
January 20246
December 20231
November 20237
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. White Hart Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Vauxhall Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Longlands
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Gammon Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Kendale
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Belsize Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sandmere Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Mariner Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Haddon Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Homefield Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Grange Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ritcroft Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Ritcroft Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Ranelagh Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Wadley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1