LATIMER CLOSE, HP2 7JJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP2 7JJ

LATIMER CLOSE, HP2 7JJ, Dacorum has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.87 per 1,000 population. This HP2 7JJ 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 7JJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP2 7JJ, encompassing approximately 4105 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HP2 7JJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Admiral Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Argus Gardens with total crimes: 2

LATIMER CLOSE, HP2 7JJ 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.87-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour42.1933.33%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Public order20.49-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-75.00%
Other theft10.24-66.67%
Drugs10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.53-38.89%
Public order62.68500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.4633.33%
Shoplifting40.97100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.97-66.67%
Other theft30.730.00%
Vehicle crime20.73100.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.2612.50%
Anti-social behaviour94.38-40.00%
Other theft32.19200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.73200.00%
Shoplifting20.730.00%
Public order10.49-66.67%
Drugs10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.0114.29%
Anti-social behaviour153.90275.00%
Public order33.65-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.3355.56%
Anti-social behaviour43.410.00%
Public order40.97300.00%
Burglary20.970.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.3650.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.19-50.00%
Shoplifting30.97200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73100.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%
Other theft10.24-66.67%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.0914.29%
Violence and sexual offences61.95-14.29%
Other theft31.4650.00%
Drugs20.730.00%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences74.87-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.71-22.22%
Vehicle crime21.710.00%
Other theft20.49-60.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.55-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour92.44-35.71%
Other theft52.19-28.57%
Shoplifting21.22-33.33%
Robbery20.49-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1410.4716.67%
Violence and sexual offences123.4120.00%
Other theft72.92133.33%
Shoplifting31.71200.00%
Robbery30.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73100.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour128.04-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.9242.86%
Public order52.4425.00%
Other theft31.22-25.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-66.67%
Drugs10.240.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour209.99100.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.8740.00%
Public order41.71300.00%
Other theft40.97-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9750.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.790.00%
Shoplifting62.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.460.00%
Other theft51.220.00%
Burglary21.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 119 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20249
June 202415
May 20244
April 20244
March 20248
February 20247
January 20249
December 202314
November 202312
October 202320
September 202310

A total of 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 202418
June 202416
May 202414
April 20249
March 20246
February 20247
January 202410
December 202312
November 202310
October 20237
September 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20237
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20235
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
September 20231

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
September 20236

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
September 20232

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Admiral Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Argus Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Milton Dene
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 5. Milton Court
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Redbourn Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. The Melings
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Skipper Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Kimpton Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Shenley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Datchet Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Perry Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Dickens Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1