MARK ROAD, HP2 7BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP2 7BW

MARK ROAD, HP2 7BW, Dacorum has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.39 per 1,000 population. This HP2 7BW 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 7BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP2 7BW, encompassing approximately 1389 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the HP2 7BW area, explore the HP2 7BW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HP2 7BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wood Lane End with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Duxons Turn with total crimes: 3

MARK ROAD, HP2 7BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences514.3925.00%
Other theft33.600.00%
Vehicle crime32.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.16100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.44-33.33%
Shoplifting21.44-80.00%
Robbery11.440.00%
Theft from the person10.720.00%
Public order10.72-66.67%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1019.430.00%
Burglary67.20500.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.32-33.33%
Public order32.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.16-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.160.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1017.9942.86%
Violence and sexual offences67.20-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour44.320.00%
Vehicle crime32.8850.00%
Burglary12.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.550.00%
Shoplifting75.04600.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.04-33.33%
Vehicle crime22.88-33.33%
Other theft21.44-33.33%
Burglary11.440.00%

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 offences719.4316.67%
Anti-social behaviour65.0420.00%
Drugs34.320.00%
Vehicle crime32.160.00%
Other theft32.16200.00%
Public order12.16-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-66.67%
Other crime10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.72-83.33%
Burglary10.720.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting619.43-53.85%
Violence and sexual offences64.3220.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.32-37.50%
Vehicle crime33.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.160.00%
Public order22.16100.00%
Other theft11.44-66.67%
Other crime10.720.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1323.758.33%
Anti-social behaviour89.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.76150.00%
Other theft33.60200.00%
Burglary22.16100.00%
Drugs11.440.00%
Public order10.720.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1212.95300.00%
Violence and sexual offences28.64-60.00%
Burglary11.440.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Public order10.720.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences517.27-16.67%
Vehicle crime53.60150.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.60150.00%
Shoplifting33.60-84.21%
Criminal damage and arson32.160.00%
Other theft12.160.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Burglary10.72-50.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1925.1918.75%
Violence and sexual offences613.670.00%
Burglary24.32100.00%
Vehicle crime21.44-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.44-77.78%
Other theft11.440.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Robbery10.720.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1628.0760.00%
Anti-social behaviour911.5128.57%
Violence and sexual offences66.480.00%
Vehicle crime34.32200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.16100.00%
Other crime11.440.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Burglary10.72-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1020.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.040.00%
Burglary24.320.00%
Vehicle crime11.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Other theft10.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20246
April 20245
March 20248
January 20245
December 20232
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246
June 20247
May 20247
April 20246
March 20245
February 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 109 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202410
July 202410
June 20247
May 20241
April 20246
March 202413
February 202412
January 20243
December 202319
November 202316
October 202310

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wood Lane End
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Duxons Turn
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Maylands Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. The Coppice
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Oatridge Gardens
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Ellingham Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1