CHILHAM CLOSE, HP2 4UG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP2 4UG

CHILHAM CLOSE, HP2 4UG, Dacorum has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.16 per 1,000 population. This HP2 4UG 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 4UG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP2 4UG, encompassing approximately 1746 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

HP2 4UG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Jarman Way with total crimes: 3
  • Acre Wood with total crimes: 3
  • Fern Drive with total crimes: 2

CHILHAM CLOSE, HP2 4UG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.16250.00%
Public order24.01-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.15-66.67%
Other theft11.150.00%
Shoplifting10.57-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-66.67%
Burglary10.570.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting713.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.01-25.00%
Public order33.44-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.720.00%
Drugs21.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.15-83.33%
Other crime11.150.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.32140.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.8760.00%
Public order44.5833.33%
Theft from the person12.290.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft716.03133.33%
Violence and sexual offences54.01-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour52.86-54.55%
Public order32.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.72100.00%
Vehicle crime21.15-33.33%
Robbery11.150.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1120.04175.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.3010.00%
Other theft36.30-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.720.00%
Public order31.720.00%
Drugs11.720.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Burglary10.57-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1014.32-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences45.73-42.86%
Other theft42.290.00%
Vehicle crime32.29200.00%
Burglary21.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1214.32500.00%
Violence and sexual offences76.870.00%
Robbery14.010.00%
Public order10.57-50.00%
Theft from the person10.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.57-75.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.45-12.50%
Vehicle crime44.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.29-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.72-50.00%
Public order21.15100.00%
Theft from the person21.150.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.7414.29%
Other theft64.58200.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.44-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.2933.33%
Public order12.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.1775.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.0120.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.44-25.00%
Other theft21.720.00%
Vehicle crime21.15-33.33%
Drugs11.150.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson513.7425.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.29-42.86%
Vehicle crime32.29200.00%
Robbery21.720.00%
Other crime21.15100.00%
Other theft21.15100.00%
Burglary11.150.00%
Public order10.570.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.290.00%
Shoplifting32.290.00%
Other theft11.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Public order10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20247
May 20243
April 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 202412
June 20245
May 202411
April 20244
March 20247
February 20247
January 20248
December 20237
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20248
June 20245
May 202411
April 202410
March 202412
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Jarman Way
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Acre Wood
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Fern Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. A414
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Lower Yott
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Wood Farm Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Turners Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Furtherground
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Toms Croft
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Wood Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Bassil Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1