HP2 4XY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP2 4XY

HP2 4XY, Dacorum has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.60 per 1,000 population. This HP2 4XY 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 4XY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP2 4XY, encompassing approximately 1793 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

HP2 4XY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Maddox Road with total crimes: 4
  • The Flags with total crimes: 2
  • Vauxhall Road with total crimes: 2

HP2 4XY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.350.00%
Burglary32.23200.00%
Other theft21.67100.00%
Vehicle crime21.12-77.78%
Public order11.120.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime912.27350.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.23-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.670.00%
Drugs21.12100.00%
Burglary11.12-50.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences711.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.90300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.230.00%
Vehicle crime21.12100.00%
Burglary21.120.00%
Theft from the person11.120.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.37250.00%
Burglary23.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12100.00%
Other crime11.120.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-90.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.37-16.67%
Vehicle crime25.58-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.12-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1213.9450.00%
Vehicle crime46.69100.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.23100.00%
Other theft22.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.12-50.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.9233.33%
Criminal damage and arson24.46100.00%
Vehicle crime21.12-81.82%
Violence and sexual offences21.12-50.00%
Other theft11.120.00%
Burglary10.56-50.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1113.38120.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.35-20.00%
Burglary22.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour610.60100.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.35-28.57%
Vehicle crime52.7925.00%
Other crime12.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-75.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.90100.00%
Vehicle crime42.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.23-62.50%
Other theft21.670.00%
Burglary11.120.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

In November 2023, 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 behaviour810.60-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences74.460.00%
Other theft23.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.120.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour911.71125.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.0275.00%
Public order23.90100.00%
Vehicle crime11.12-80.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Other crime10.56-50.00%

In September 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson512.830.00%
Vehicle crime52.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.230.00%
Other crime22.230.00%
Burglary11.120.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231

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 20241
July 20242
June 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20247
June 20247
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20245
December 20237
November 20237
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 202411
January 20245
December 20234
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20241
May 202410
April 202412
March 20248
February 20246
January 20246
December 20233
November 20238
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Maddox Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. The Flags
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Vauxhall Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Kendale
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Sandmere Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Mariner Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Haddon Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Homefield Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Grange Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Leverstock Green Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Ritcroft Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ritcroft Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Tenzing Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Ranelagh Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1