BREAKSPEAR WAY, HP2 4TZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP2 4TZ

BREAKSPEAR WAY, HP2 4TZ, Dacorum has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.18 per 1,000 population. This HP2 4TZ 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 4TZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP2 4TZ, encompassing approximately 842 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HP2 4TZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Strawberry Mews with total crimes: 15
  • Clinton End with total crimes: 1
  • Blossom Way with total crimes: 1

BREAKSPEAR WAY, HP2 4TZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting620.18100.00%
Other theft57.1266.67%
Violence and sexual offences35.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.56-75.00%
Possession of weapons11.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.19-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour417.80-33.33%
Other theft34.75-40.00%
Shoplifting33.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.560.00%
Burglary12.370.00%
Drugs11.190.00%
Public order11.190.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour615.43500.00%
Other theft57.1266.67%
Violence and sexual offences25.930.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft314.24-57.14%
Public order23.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.370.00%
Vehicle crime12.370.00%
Drugs11.190.00%
Robbery11.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.19-80.00%
Other crime11.190.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft726.11-12.50%
Shoplifting78.31133.33%
Anti-social behaviour58.31400.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.37-50.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft823.7460.00%
Shoplifting39.490.00%
Burglary23.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.37100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.37-50.00%
Robbery11.190.00%
Vehicle crime11.19-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.19-66.67%
Public order11.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft521.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.9350.00%
Vehicle crime23.56100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.37100.00%
Drugs22.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.370.00%
Possession of weapons11.190.00%
Public order11.190.00%
Other crime11.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting211.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.37-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.370.00%
Other crime11.190.00%
Public order11.190.00%
Vehicle crime11.19-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.19-50.00%
Burglary11.190.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences316.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.56-33.33%
Drugs22.370.00%
Other theft22.37-71.43%
Shoplifting22.37-80.00%
Vehicle crime22.37100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.370.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1026.11150.00%
Other theft711.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour38.310.00%
Other crime13.560.00%
Vehicle crime11.190.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft722.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences48.31100.00%
Shoplifting44.75-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour34.75200.00%
Other crime13.560.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting926.110.00%
Other theft710.680.00%
Drugs38.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20246
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20247
April 20248
March 20245
January 20242
December 20237
November 20237
October 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
May 20247
April 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 202310
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 24 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20242
January 20242
October 20233

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 2 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
April 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Strawberry Mews
    Total15
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Clinton End
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Blossom Way
    Total1
    Other theft1