HP2 7JZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP2 7JZ

HP2 7JZ, Dacorum has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.75 per 1,000 population. This HP2 7JZ 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 7JZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP2 7JZ, encompassing approximately 4635 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-41.18% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HP2 7JZ 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

HP2 7JZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.75-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour52.1666.67%
Vehicle crime21.080.00%
Public order20.43-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-66.67%
Other theft10.22-66.67%
Drugs10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.200.00%
Public order53.67150.00%
Shoplifting41.08100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.86-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.650.00%
Other theft30.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.65100.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.6321.43%
Anti-social behaviour103.67-52.38%
Other theft32.1650.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.650.00%
Public order20.65100.00%
Shoplifting20.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour218.41250.00%
Violence and sexual offences144.53-6.67%
Other theft23.02100.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Public order10.22-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.2687.50%
Anti-social behaviour63.2420.00%
Public order31.29200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-33.33%
Burglary20.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.9614.29%
Anti-social behaviour51.73-50.00%
Shoplifting31.08200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.65200.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour105.6142.86%
Violence and sexual offences72.1616.67%
Drugs21.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.43-50.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.31-46.15%
Violence and sexual offences61.51-40.00%
Vehicle crime41.290.00%
Other theft20.86-60.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour137.77-18.75%
Violence and sexual offences102.800.00%
Other theft52.16-28.57%
Robbery21.08-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.43-33.33%
Theft from the person20.430.00%
Shoplifting10.43-50.00%
Public order10.220.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour169.92-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.4511.11%
Other theft72.16133.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.5150.00%
Robbery30.65200.00%
Shoplifting20.65100.00%
Vehicle crime20.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Public order10.22-75.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour208.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.3150.00%
Public order41.9433.33%
Other theft30.86-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-50.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour208.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.310.00%
Other theft41.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.860.00%
Public order30.860.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 136 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 202410
June 202421
May 20246
April 20245
March 202410
February 20247
January 202413
December 202316
November 202320
October 202320

A total of 129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202417
July 202417
June 202414
May 202415
April 20248
March 20247
February 20246
January 202410
December 202310
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 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 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20237
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 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
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HP2 7JZ 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. Tattershall Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Dickens Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Boleyn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1