HP2 7HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP2 7HW

HP2 7HW, Dacorum has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.65 per 1,000 population. This HP2 7HW 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 7HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP2 7HW, encompassing approximately 1911 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)

HP2 7HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ringlet Road with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Admiral Avenue with total crimes: 4

HP2 7HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.65-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.71166.67%
Vehicle crime74.19250.00%
Other theft13.66-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Public order10.52-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.22275.00%
Public order57.85400.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.62-62.50%
Other theft21.57100.00%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%
Shoplifting11.050.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour89.9414.29%
Violence and sexual offences44.19-42.86%
Vehicle crime22.090.00%
Other theft11.050.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Public order10.52-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-50.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour711.5140.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.660.00%
Public order33.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.570.00%
Robbery21.050.00%
Shoplifting11.050.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.4616.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.66-16.67%
Public order32.62200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.57100.00%
Other theft11.050.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour69.42-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences63.1450.00%
Robbery23.140.00%
Public order11.050.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-90.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1012.03400.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.2316.67%
Violence and sexual offences43.6633.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.090.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

In February 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 behaviour68.37-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.14-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.57100.00%
Other theft11.050.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Public order10.52-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour810.99-61.90%
Violence and sexual offences54.19-50.00%
Robbery32.620.00%
Public order21.570.00%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Other theft10.52-80.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2124.06162.50%
Violence and sexual offences1010.99233.33%
Criminal damage and arson65.2320.00%
Other theft53.14150.00%
Robbery32.62200.00%
Drugs11.570.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour815.17-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.1966.67%
Public order32.6250.00%
Vehicle crime31.57200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.57-40.00%
Other theft21.57100.00%
Theft from the person21.050.00%
Possession of weapons11.050.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2017.26100.00%
Violence and sexual offences510.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.620.00%
Public order21.570.00%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1010.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.230.00%
Public order22.620.00%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 117 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20248
June 20247
May 20245
April 20246
March 20247
February 20246
January 20248
December 202321
November 20238
October 202320
September 202310

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202415
July 20244
June 20247
May 20247
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 202310
November 20233
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20236
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20242
April 20241
March 202410
February 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 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
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ringlet Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Admiral Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Three Cherry Trees Lane
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Monarch Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Burgundy Drive
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 7. Argus Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Woodwhite Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Redbourn Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. The Melings
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Skipper Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1