HP2 7RZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP2 7RZ

HP2 7RZ, Dacorum has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.02 per 1,000 population. This HP2 7RZ 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 7RZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP2 7RZ, encompassing approximately 2489 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the HP2 7RZ area, explore the HP2 7RZ 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: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HP2 7RZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Milton Dene with total crimes: 2
  • Milton Court with total crimes: 2

HP2 7RZ 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.02150.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.0125.00%
Public order22.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.6233.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.610.00%
Shoplifting21.61100.00%
Robbery10.800.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.22-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour31.61-57.14%
Vehicle crime11.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.8328.57%
Anti-social behaviour73.61250.00%
Other theft12.810.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.8316.67%
Shoplifting52.81-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour22.01-75.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting810.84166.67%
Anti-social behaviour83.21100.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.2120.00%
Robbery22.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Theft from the person10.800.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.2366.67%
Vehicle crime52.0166.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.01100.00%
Shoplifting31.610.00%
Other theft11.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.42-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.20200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.20-60.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Other theft10.800.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.02150.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.010.00%
Shoplifting31.61-40.00%
Other theft11.20-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-66.67%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting59.64-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.01-33.33%
Public order41.61300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.6150.00%
Vehicle crime31.20200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.20-66.67%
Other theft20.800.00%
Burglary10.800.00%

In November 2023, 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 behaviour69.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.41-40.00%
Shoplifting62.41-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.41100.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%
Robbery10.40-50.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.06150.00%
Shoplifting94.0228.57%
Anti-social behaviour63.61-25.00%
Robbery22.410.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Public order20.80100.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%

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 behaviour88.840.00%
Shoplifting73.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.610.00%
Public order10.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

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 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 20249
May 20247
April 20246
March 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 202310
September 20234

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20247
May 20242
April 20248
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20236
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
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 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 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

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 7RZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Milton Dene
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 3. Milton Court
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bayford Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Kimpton Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Boleyn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Berkeley Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1