HP4 1FQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP4 1FQ

HP4 1FQ, Dacorum has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.02 per 1,000 population. This HP4 1FQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader HP4 postcode area, which has experienced 109 crimes and a crime rate of 4.39 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this HP4 1FQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP4 1FQ, encompassing approximately 1459 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

HP4 1FQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Water Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Whitehill Court with total crimes: 3

HP4 1FQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting713.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.8033.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.74-40.00%
Other theft22.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.37-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting714.39-30.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.80150.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.43-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.06200.00%
Public order12.060.00%
Theft from the person10.69-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1019.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.85100.00%
Other theft35.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.060.00%
Theft from the person21.370.00%
Burglary11.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-75.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.69-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1016.4466.67%
Anti-social behaviour46.85-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson42.740.00%
Other theft32.7450.00%
Vehicle crime22.06-33.33%
Public order11.37-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour719.1840.00%
Shoplifting64.80-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson44.11300.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.740.00%
Vehicle crime32.060.00%
Public order22.060.00%
Other theft21.37100.00%
Burglary11.370.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1117.8122.22%
Anti-social behaviour57.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.43200.00%
Public order22.060.00%
Possession of weapons11.370.00%
Other theft10.69-50.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-50.00%
Drugs10.690.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting913.70-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour56.1725.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.43-33.33%
Other theft21.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.37-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1115.07-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour47.54-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.74-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.06-50.00%
Bicycle theft12.060.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1229.4650.00%
Anti-social behaviour88.22-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences85.48166.67%
Criminal damage and arson65.48100.00%
Vehicle crime34.1150.00%
Other theft22.060.00%
Public order21.370.00%
Bicycle theft11.370.00%
Drugs10.690.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour918.5050.00%
Shoplifting86.17-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.48-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.060.00%
Vehicle crime22.060.00%
Other theft21.37-33.33%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1019.87-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour66.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.110.00%
Other theft32.7450.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.06-57.14%
Vehicle crime22.060.00%
Drugs11.370.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1123.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences77.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.800.00%
Bicycle theft34.110.00%
Other theft22.060.00%
Robbery21.370.00%
Burglary21.370.00%
Drugs11.370.00%
Public order10.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244
April 20247
March 20245
February 20245
January 20244
December 20238
November 20239
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20238
November 20233
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 112 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20247
June 202410
May 202410
April 20246
March 202411
February 20249
January 202411
December 202312
November 20238
October 202310
September 202311

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
December 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
September 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
September 20233

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HP4 1FQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Water Lane
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Whitehill Court
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Black Prince Yard
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Broadwater
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Berkhamsted (Station)
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Berkhamsted
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Police Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1