SANDMERE CLOSE, HP2 4RW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP2 4RW

SANDMERE CLOSE, HP2 4RW, Dacorum has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.74 per 1,000 population. This HP2 4RW 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 4RW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP2 4RW, encompassing approximately 2129 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (220.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

HP2 4RW Crime Hotspots

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

  • White Hart Road with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Vauxhall Road with total crimes: 2

SANDMERE CLOSE, HP2 4RW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.74220.00%
Burglary37.5150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4150.00%
Vehicle crime11.41-88.89%
Other theft10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-85.71%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime911.74350.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.2340.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.29-37.50%
Burglary22.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94-60.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.68-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour53.76150.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.35150.00%
Drugs32.35200.00%
Vehicle crime21.410.00%
Burglary20.94100.00%
Theft from the person10.940.00%
Public order10.470.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.8085.71%
Criminal damage and arson26.10-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.94-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.94-75.00%
Burglary10.940.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Other theft10.47-66.67%
Public order10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour813.62-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences73.76133.33%
Vehicle crime63.2950.00%
Other theft32.8250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.41-40.00%
Other crime11.410.00%
Public order10.470.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour911.74350.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.23150.00%
Vehicle crime42.35100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.88-50.00%
Other theft21.41100.00%
Drugs10.940.00%
Public order10.470.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.57-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour22.82-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94100.00%
Vehicle crime20.94-81.82%
Other theft10.940.00%
Burglary10.47-50.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1115.02266.67%
Violence and sexual offences115.1683.33%
Anti-social behaviour55.16-16.67%
Burglary22.35100.00%
Possession of weapons10.940.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.92200.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.82-40.00%
Vehicle crime32.82-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.41-33.33%
Burglary10.940.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.8066.67%
Vehicle crime44.70300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.41-66.67%
Burglary10.940.00%
Other theft10.47-66.67%
Drugs10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour610.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.82-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.8250.00%
Other theft31.4150.00%
Drugs11.410.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-66.67%
Public order10.47-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.62100.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.63-33.33%
Vehicle crime32.8250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.41-50.00%
Public order20.94100.00%
Other theft20.94100.00%
Bicycle theft10.940.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour911.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.820.00%
Vehicle crime21.880.00%
Burglary10.940.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20245
July 20248
June 202413
May 20247
April 20243
March 20246
February 202411
January 20246
December 202310
November 20236
October 202312
September 20236

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20249
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20244
March 20242
February 202411
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20245
June 20242
May 20248
April 20249
March 20242
February 20245
January 20246
December 20232
November 20236
October 20236
September 20239

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 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20232
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 4RW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. White Hart Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Vauxhall Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Longlands
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Gammon Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. White Hart Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Belsize Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sandmere Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Mariner Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Haddon Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Homefield Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Grange 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
  • 16. St Albans Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Rowan Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1