HP4 1TA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP4 1TA

HP4 1TA, Dacorum has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.54 per 1,000 population. This HP4 1TA 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 1TA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP4 1TA, encompassing approximately 2905 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HP4 1TA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Edlyn Close with total crimes: 4
  • Douglas Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • The Meads with total crimes: 2

HP4 1TA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.54-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour52.07400.00%
Vehicle crime41.720.00%
Burglary11.38-50.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.85120.00%
Burglary23.79100.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.47-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.72200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.03-88.89%
Other theft10.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.2350.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.100.00%
Other theft22.75100.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%

In April 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 offences86.8860.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.75500.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.070.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.10-54.55%
Vehicle crime11.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-87.50%
Other crime10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.92266.67%
Anti-social behaviour83.79-46.67%
Burglary22.75100.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour157.92200.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.03100.00%
Vehicle crime10.69-66.67%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.47-16.67%
Vehicle crime31.72200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.030.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.79100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.07-40.00%
Other theft11.03-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences56.2066.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.72-76.92%
Other theft31.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.030.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour137.230.00%
Public order34.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.030.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 202411
June 20245
May 20248
April 20248
March 20245
February 202411
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
September 20233

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20249
April 20246
March 20241
February 20248
January 202415
December 20235
November 20236
October 20233
September 202313

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Edlyn Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 2. Douglas Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. The Meads
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Bulbourne Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Beckets Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Careys Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Loxley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Canalside
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Farm Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Chiltern Park Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Turner Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1