HP2 7BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP2 7BL

HP2 7BL, Dacorum has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.52 per 1,000 population. This HP2 7BL 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 7BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP2 7BL, encompassing approximately 464 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HP2 7BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wood Lane End with total crimes: 7
  • Maylands Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Zoffany Place with total crimes: 1

HP2 7BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences421.52100.00%
Anti-social behaviour28.61-33.33%
Other theft24.300.00%
Vehicle crime14.300.00%
Theft from the person12.150.00%

In August 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary530.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour310.760.00%
Shoplifting36.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences26.46-60.00%
Public order14.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences521.5266.67%
Anti-social behaviour310.76200.00%
Vehicle crime26.46100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences317.22-25.00%
Burglary26.460.00%
Vehicle crime14.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.150.00%
Other theft12.15-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences421.52100.00%
Other theft28.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.30-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson12.150.00%
Other crime12.150.00%
Shoplifting12.150.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour325.820.00%
Vehicle crime26.460.00%
Public order24.30100.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.30-50.00%
Burglary14.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.150.00%
Other theft12.15-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences423.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour38.610.00%
Other theft26.460.00%
Burglary14.300.00%
Public order12.150.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting519.370.00%
Other theft210.760.00%
Drugs14.300.00%
Public order12.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour323.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.46-50.00%
Vehicle crime26.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.300.00%
Other crime14.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences632.28200.00%
Other theft212.910.00%
Vehicle crime24.300.00%
Burglary14.300.00%
Public order12.150.00%
Shoplifting12.15-80.00%
Other crime12.150.00%
Robbery12.150.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting527.9866.67%
Anti-social behaviour310.76-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences26.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.300.00%
Other crime12.150.00%
Public order12.150.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour632.28100.00%
Shoplifting312.910.00%
Burglary26.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.300.00%
Other theft12.15-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour323.670.00%
Shoplifting36.460.00%
Other theft26.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.300.00%
Vehicle crime14.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
January 20243
November 20233
October 20236
September 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 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

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241
February 20245
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HP2 7BL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wood Lane End
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Maylands Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Zoffany Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1