HP2 6AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP2 6AY

HP2 6AY, Dacorum has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.86 per 1,000 population. This HP2 6AY 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 6AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP2 6AY, encompassing approximately 2675 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HP2 6AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Penrose Court with total crimes: 4
  • Sherwood Place with total crimes: 2
  • Tintagel Close with total crimes: 2

HP2 6AY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.86100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.50-57.14%
Burglary21.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.74133.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.62-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour84.86300.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.99-50.00%
Other theft11.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.74-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour22.24-66.67%
Drugs10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.2340.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.62500.00%
Public order12.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.9966.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.87-83.33%
Drugs10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.74-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.2450.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour105.6125.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.74-71.43%
Other theft10.750.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In January 2024, 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 behaviour87.10700.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.99-22.22%
Other theft12.620.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.98125.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.360.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-50.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.99300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.50-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.11-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.37-75.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.990.00%
Other theft11.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20243
June 20246
May 20247
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20247
December 20239
November 20234
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20248
June 20242
May 20246
April 20241
March 20246
February 202410
January 20248
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235
September 20238

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

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HP2 6AY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Penrose Court
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 2. Sherwood Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Tintagel Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Putters Croft
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Robin Hood Meadow
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Dunlin Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Ninian Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Helston Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1