HIGH STREET, HP4 2BX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP4 2BX

HIGH STREET, HP4 2BX, Dacorum has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.43 per 1,000 population. This HP4 2BX 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 2BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP4 2BX, encompassing approximately 3769 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

HP4 2BX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Victoria Road with total crimes: 3
  • Dower Mews with total crimes: 3
  • Oak Drive with total crimes: 3

HIGH STREET, HP4 2BX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.4350.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.39166.67%
Vehicle crime42.1233.33%
Burglary31.060.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.59-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.8050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In June 2024, 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 behaviour64.24200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.59-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.59-75.00%
Shoplifting20.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour84.77-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences62.12200.00%
Vehicle crime31.5950.00%
Public order10.80-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour126.1050.00%
Vehicle crime23.18-50.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.53-66.67%
Other theft20.530.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.8433.33%
Violence and sexual offences62.120.00%
Vehicle crime41.590.00%
Other theft21.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-33.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.5750.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.5920.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.59200.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Other theft20.53100.00%

In December 2023, 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 behaviour53.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.33-50.00%
Public order21.060.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%
Shoplifting10.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.77700.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.33-60.00%
Shoplifting20.530.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson53.18400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.33-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences11.33-66.67%
Public order10.270.00%

In September 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 behaviour63.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.590.00%
Other theft30.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
March 20242
January 20242

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20248
March 202412
February 20248
January 20246
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20246
June 20243
May 20246
April 20246
March 20242
February 20246
January 20246
December 20234
November 20238
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
November 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
September 20233

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HP4 2BX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Victoria Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Dower Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Oak Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sycamore Rise
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Sevens Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Londrina Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Waterside
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Woodlands Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Briar Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Loring Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Highfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Cooper Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Old Mill Gardens
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. New Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Cedar Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1