HP2 5HH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP2 5HH

HP2 5HH, Dacorum has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.80 per 1,000 population. This HP2 5HH 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 5HH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP2 5HH, encompassing approximately 3914 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-39.39% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

HP2 5HH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Half Moon Yard with total crimes: 10
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 9
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 5

HP2 5HH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.80-39.39%
Anti-social behaviour185.1180.00%
Other theft44.60100.00%
Drugs31.02200.00%
Public order30.77-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Other crime20.51100.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3316.0943.48%
Anti-social behaviour108.43-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.55-33.33%
Public order41.0233.33%
Shoplifting31.020.00%
Other theft20.77-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Drugs10.26-75.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2418.6584.62%
Violence and sexual offences236.139.52%
Criminal damage and arson65.880.00%
Drugs41.53300.00%
Other theft31.02-50.00%
Public order30.77200.00%
Shoplifting30.77200.00%
Burglary20.770.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-50.00%
Robbery10.51-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.82-27.59%
Anti-social behaviour135.368.33%
Criminal damage and arson63.32-25.00%
Other theft61.5350.00%
Vehicle crime41.53100.00%
Robbery21.020.00%
Public order10.51-75.00%
Theft from the person10.26-50.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Other crime10.26-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2916.86123.08%
Anti-social behaviour127.4120.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.07700.00%
Other theft42.040.00%
Public order41.020.00%
Other crime31.02200.00%
Vehicle crime20.77-50.00%
Theft from the person20.510.00%
Drugs10.51-50.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.20-40.91%
Anti-social behaviour103.320.00%
Other theft42.550.00%
Vehicle crime41.02300.00%
Drugs21.020.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.2637.50%
Anti-social behaviour105.62-50.00%
Other theft42.5533.33%
Public order41.02300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.020.00%
Drugs20.770.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-75.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2012.7781.82%
Violence and sexual offences165.1133.33%
Vehicle crime44.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0250.00%
Other theft30.77-50.00%
Public order10.770.00%
Shoplifting10.26-66.67%
Other crime10.26-50.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.99-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour113.07-35.29%
Other theft62.81-14.29%
Vehicle crime41.53300.00%
Shoplifting31.020.00%
Drugs20.770.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-33.33%
Public order10.51-66.67%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1712.5270.00%
Violence and sexual offences144.34-6.67%
Other theft73.58133.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.79-25.00%
Public order30.77200.00%
Other crime20.77100.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.22-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour103.83-61.54%
Burglary42.55300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.02-42.86%
Other theft31.0250.00%
Vehicle crime20.77-60.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2616.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences166.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.090.00%
Vehicle crime51.790.00%
Drugs31.280.00%
Other theft20.770.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 181 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202410
July 202424
June 202413
May 202412
April 202410
March 202410
February 202420
January 202411
December 202317
November 202310
October 202326

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
October 20233

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20246
December 20237
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 234 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202433
July 202423
June 202421
May 202429
April 202413
March 202422
February 202416
January 202412
December 202314
November 202315
October 202316

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20246
June 20246
May 20248
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
February 20241
January 20243
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HP2 5HH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Half Moon Yard
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 5. The Brackens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Layhill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Figtree Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Westview Rise
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Allandale
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Berefeld
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Lower Adeyfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Broad Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Kilday Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. George Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 16. St Mary'S Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Little Mimms
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Baylie Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Long Mimms
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Typleden Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Smithfield
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1