BIRCH LEYS, HP2 7SA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP2 7SA

BIRCH LEYS, HP2 7SA, Dacorum has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.54 per 1,000 population. This HP2 7SA 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 7SA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP2 7SA, encompassing approximately 3976 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

HP2 7SA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ringlet Road with total crimes: 5
  • Admiral Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Monarch Street with total crimes: 3

BIRCH LEYS, HP2 7SA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.54-25.00%
Vehicle crime73.02133.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.76-16.67%
Public order31.2650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-50.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.30100.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.02-45.45%
Vehicle crime31.5150.00%
Public order20.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50100.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour116.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.77-38.46%
Vehicle crime22.010.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.298.33%
Anti-social behaviour113.2783.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.770.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Public order10.25-75.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.5433.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.02-50.00%
Public order41.510.00%
Other crime11.010.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour126.7920.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.0250.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.260.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-90.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime107.04233.33%
Anti-social behaviour102.5142.86%
Violence and sexual offences62.510.00%
Drugs11.51-50.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

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 behaviour75.53-53.33%
Violence and sexual offences61.76-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.51200.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour159.05-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences123.770.00%
Public order23.02100.00%
Other theft20.50-33.33%
Robbery20.50-33.33%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-66.67%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2011.8253.85%
Violence and sexual offences125.0333.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.02-20.00%
Other theft31.01200.00%
Robbery30.75200.00%
Vehicle crime30.7550.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Public order10.25-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour139.31-43.48%
Violence and sexual offences93.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.2666.67%
Public order31.26-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-66.67%
Drugs10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2311.5743.75%
Violence and sexual offences95.7828.57%
Public order42.26300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0150.00%
Other theft30.75200.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour167.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.760.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202416
July 20248
June 202413
May 202412
April 20249
March 20246
February 20246
January 202412
December 202312
November 20239
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 155 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 202411
June 202411
May 20246
April 202412
March 202410
February 20247
January 202415
December 202320
November 202313
October 202323
September 202316

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 202410
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 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
July 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 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
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 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
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ringlet Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Admiral Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Monarch Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Burgundy Drive
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 5. Argus Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Milton Dene
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 7. Milton Court
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bayford Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Woodwhite Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. The Melings
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Skipper Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Kimpton Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Datchet Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Boleyn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Berkeley Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1