BEDFORD STREET, HP4 2ED Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP4 2ED

BEDFORD STREET, HP4 2ED, Dacorum has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.95 per 1,000 population. This HP4 2ED 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 2ED crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP4 2ED, encompassing approximately 2767 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

HP4 2ED Crime Hotspots

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

  • Victoria Road with total crimes: 3
  • Oak Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Sycamore Rise with total crimes: 3

BEDFORD STREET, HP4 2ED 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.9528.57%
Anti-social behaviour53.25400.00%
Vehicle crime41.81300.00%
Public order11.450.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.97133.33%
Anti-social behaviour12.53-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.97400.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.81-25.00%
Other theft11.080.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.250.00%
Public order11.450.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-83.33%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.34-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.17300.00%
Vehicle crime11.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.42100.00%
Public order22.890.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.72-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.36-75.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.06300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.4533.33%
Other theft21.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72100.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.890.00%
Other theft21.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.36-66.67%
Public order10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.25-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour31.0850.00%
Other theft11.080.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.53-50.00%
Theft from the person10.720.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.89-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.45200.00%
Vehicle crime11.080.00%

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 behaviour64.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.170.00%
Other theft21.080.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 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
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20246
March 20248
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20247
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20237
September 20233

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 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 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
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

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

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