THE DART, HP2 6EW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP2 6EW

THE DART, HP2 6EW, Dacorum has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.79 per 1,000 population. This HP2 6EW 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 6EW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP2 6EW, encompassing approximately 3624 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

HP2 6EW Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Dee with total crimes: 3
  • The Dart with total crimes: 2
  • Mersey Place with total crimes: 2

THE DART, HP2 6EW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.7914.29%
Vehicle crime52.2166.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.38-20.00%
Burglary11.100.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.97-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.93-54.55%
Vehicle crime31.38-40.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.0461.54%
Anti-social behaviour115.7957.14%
Vehicle crime53.04400.00%
Other theft11.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.28-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour73.5940.00%
Drugs41.930.00%
Public order21.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences147.45-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.8625.00%
Public order21.380.00%
Burglary20.55100.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-66.67%
Robbery10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.9025.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.14-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1050.00%
Other theft10.83-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In March 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 offences127.7333.33%
Anti-social behaviour83.3114.29%
Other theft22.210.00%
Public order20.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55100.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.73-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour72.4816.67%
Vehicle crime71.930.00%
Other theft21.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-75.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.17116.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.5920.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.66300.00%
Public order11.100.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.52-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour51.6666.67%
Other theft31.380.00%
Vehicle crime30.8350.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.97120.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.04-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.83100.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.93-28.57%
Other crime11.380.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.930.00%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 202421
June 202413
May 202414
April 202415
March 202412
February 20249
January 202413
December 20236
November 202311
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 202411
June 20247
May 20245
April 20244
March 20248
February 20247
January 20246
December 20235
November 20233
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
February 20247
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20244
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
September 20234

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 3 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
May 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Dee
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 2. The Dart
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Mersey Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Waveney
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Basildon Square
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Perry Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Yeomans Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Wareside
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Clyde Square
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Putters Croft
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Squires Ride
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Old Maple
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Medway Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Great Palmers
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Dawley Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1