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

Overview of Crime in HP2 7RQ

VALLEY GREEN, HP2 7RQ, Dacorum has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.11 per 1,000 population. This HP2 7RQ 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 7RQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP2 7RQ, encompassing approximately 3094 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HP2 7RQ 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 7RQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.11-14.29%
Shoplifting51.94150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.620.00%
Public order30.970.00%
Drugs20.970.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.17-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.26-40.00%
Shoplifting20.97100.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-66.67%

In July 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 offences107.4311.11%
Anti-social behaviour53.23-64.29%
Criminal damage and arson31.620.00%
Public order10.970.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour147.43133.33%
Violence and sexual offences94.5212.50%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.7333.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.59-14.29%
Shoplifting51.94-37.50%
Burglary31.620.00%
Public order30.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.97-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting88.40166.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.5916.67%
Violence and sexual offences62.2620.00%
Robbery21.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.85100.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.94-28.57%
Shoplifting31.620.00%
Other theft10.970.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.52250.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.26-75.00%
Drugs20.970.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour127.1150.00%
Shoplifting33.88-40.00%
Theft from the person20.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour89.37-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.59200.00%
Public order51.94400.00%
Shoplifting51.62-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences21.62-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.65100.00%
Burglary10.650.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1510.34150.00%
Shoplifting64.85-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences51.94-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson21.62100.00%
Public order10.65-50.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

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 offences1111.3183.33%
Shoplifting93.5528.57%
Anti-social behaviour62.91-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.940.00%
Other theft20.65100.00%
Public order20.65100.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.080.00%
Shoplifting72.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.940.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Public order10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 202414
May 20246
April 20247
March 20246
February 20243
January 202412
December 20238
November 202315
October 20236
September 20238

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 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
February 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 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 202410
June 20249
May 20248
April 20246
March 20245
February 20247
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 202311
September 20236

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
November 20231
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 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20236
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

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 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 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 7RQ 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. Bayford Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Ashby Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Tattershall Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Dickens Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Boleyn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Berkeley Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1