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

Overview of Crime in HP2 4UA

BREAKSPEAR WAY, HP2 4UA, Dacorum has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.55 per 1,000 population. This HP2 4UA 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 4UA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP2 4UA, encompassing approximately 1269 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

HP2 4UA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Strawberry Mews with total crimes: 15
  • Tewin Road with total crimes: 2
  • Micklefield Road with total crimes: 2

BREAKSPEAR WAY, HP2 4UA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting616.55100.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.73200.00%
Other theft54.7366.67%
Anti-social behaviour13.94-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.79-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour415.76-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson43.150.00%
Other theft33.15-40.00%
Shoplifting32.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.360.00%
Burglary11.580.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Public order10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour711.03250.00%
Other theft55.5266.67%
Violence and sexual offences23.94-60.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences514.1825.00%
Other theft33.94-57.14%
Public order22.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.58-71.43%
Vehicle crime11.580.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%
Robbery10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%
Other crime10.790.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour722.06600.00%
Other theft75.52-12.50%
Shoplifting75.52133.33%
Violence and sexual offences45.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.15-66.67%
Drugs10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.79-50.00%

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 theft818.9160.00%
Shoplifting36.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.3650.00%
Burglary22.360.00%
Vehicle crime21.58-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.58-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.58-66.67%
Robbery10.790.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Public order10.79-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences619.70100.00%
Other theft54.730.00%
Vehicle crime33.9450.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.36200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.360.00%
Drugs21.580.00%
Public order21.58100.00%
Possession of weapons11.580.00%
Other crime10.790.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences311.03-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson22.36100.00%
Shoplifting21.580.00%
Vehicle crime21.58-33.33%
Burglary21.580.00%
Other crime11.580.00%
Public order10.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.79-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences820.490.00%
Drugs36.300.00%
Other theft32.36-57.14%
Vehicle crime32.36-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.36-60.00%
Shoplifting21.58-80.00%
Burglary21.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.580.00%
Theft from the person10.790.00%
Public order10.790.00%

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
Shoplifting1022.06150.00%
Other theft77.88-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour55.5225.00%
Vehicle crime43.940.00%
Other crime13.150.00%
Burglary10.790.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft817.3314.29%
Violence and sexual offences56.3066.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.94100.00%
Shoplifting43.15-55.56%
Other crime13.150.00%

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
Shoplifting919.700.00%
Other theft77.090.00%
Drugs35.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.360.00%
Robbery11.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20247
June 20242
May 20247
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 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 20243
December 20237
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 3 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
June 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 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20244
April 20242
March 20246
February 20243
January 20248
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 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
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20243
October 20233

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 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 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234

A total of 3 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
October 20231

A total of 6 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
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Strawberry Mews
    Total15
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Tewin Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Micklefield Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Clinton End
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Blossom Way
    Total1
    Other theft1