THE BOUNCE, HP2 5UF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP2 5UF

THE BOUNCE, HP2 5UF, Dacorum has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.17 per 1,000 population. This HP2 5UF 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 5UF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP2 5UF, encompassing approximately 3048 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-47.83% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

HP2 5UF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thriftfield with total crimes: 6
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 5
  • Layhill with total crimes: 3

THE BOUNCE, HP2 5UF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences1210.17-47.83%
Anti-social behaviour83.94300.00%
Vehicle crime42.62100.00%
Other theft21.310.00%
Public order20.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.8315.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.550.00%
Public order20.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66-81.82%
Vehicle crime20.66-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.1217.65%
Anti-social behaviour116.56120.00%
Vehicle crime43.61300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.31-33.33%
Public order10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.506.25%
Anti-social behaviour55.58-37.50%
Other theft41.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.31-40.00%
Robbery10.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Other crime10.33-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.1445.45%
Anti-social behaviour85.25-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.6225.00%
Theft from the person21.640.00%
Other crime20.660.00%
Other theft20.66100.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.2833.33%
Drugs21.310.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.5522.22%
Anti-social behaviour53.61-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.640.00%
Public order20.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.66-66.67%
Other crime10.330.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour109.51100.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.2812.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.95200.00%
Vehicle crime30.98-40.00%
Robbery10.980.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-66.67%
Drugs10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.53-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour52.62-28.57%
Vehicle crime51.640.00%
Other theft31.64-50.00%
Public order20.980.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.53-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour73.6140.00%
Other theft62.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.97-60.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.1975.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.59-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson51.640.00%
Drugs11.640.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1311.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.620.00%
Vehicle crime31.640.00%
Other theft20.980.00%
Public order20.660.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 202411
June 20245
May 20248
April 202410
March 20245
February 202410
January 20245
December 20237
November 20235
October 202313

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20236
October 20232

A total of 160 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202423
July 202420
June 202417
May 202416
April 202411
March 202411
February 20249
January 20248
December 202311
November 202314
October 20238

A total of 2 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

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20245
October 20233

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235

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
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 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
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Thriftfield
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 3. Layhill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Paston Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Figtree Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Allandale
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Berefeld
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. George Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. St Mary'S Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Fletcher Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Typleden Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Smithfield
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1