VALLEY GREEN, HP2 7RF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP2 7RF

VALLEY GREEN, HP2 7RF, Dacorum has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.00 per 1,000 population. This HP2 7RF 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 7RF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP2 7RF, encompassing approximately 2858 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HP2 7RF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Valley Green with total crimes: 5
  • Milton Dene with total crimes: 2

VALLEY GREEN, HP2 7RF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting57.00150.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.75-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.400.00%
Public order31.050.00%
Drugs21.050.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.90-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.10-40.00%
Shoplifting21.05100.00%
Robbery10.700.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.7012.50%
Anti-social behaviour53.15-64.29%
Criminal damage and arson31.750.00%
Public order11.050.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour147.70133.33%
Violence and sexual offences84.9033.33%

In May 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 behaviour68.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.1020.00%
Shoplifting52.10-37.50%
Burglary31.750.00%
Public order31.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.05-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting88.40166.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.10150.00%
Robbery21.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%

In March 2024, 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 behaviour64.20100.00%
Shoplifting32.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.05-60.00%
Other theft10.700.00%

In February 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 offences53.85400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.75-72.73%
Drugs21.050.00%
Other theft10.700.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour116.6583.33%
Shoplifting33.85-40.00%
Theft from the person11.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.05-57.14%
Shoplifting52.10-16.67%
Public order41.75300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.40100.00%
Vehicle crime21.40100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.70-80.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1410.50133.33%
Shoplifting64.90-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences52.10-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson21.75100.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.5583.33%
Shoplifting93.8528.57%
Anti-social behaviour63.15-14.29%
Vehicle crime22.100.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.050.00%
Shoplifting72.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.100.00%
Other theft10.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 90 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 202414
May 20246
April 20246
March 20246
February 20243
January 202411
December 20236
November 202314
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
May 20245
April 20248
March 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20236
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20242
February 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20249
June 20248
May 20246
April 20245
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 202311
September 20236

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
October 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20243
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Valley Green
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 3. Milton Dene
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 4. Milton Court
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ashby Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Tattershall Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Dickens Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Boleyn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Berkeley Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1