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

Overview of Crime in HP4 2EN

BEDFORD STREET, HP4 2EN, Dacorum has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.08 per 1,000 population. This HP4 2EN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader HP4 postcode area, which has experienced 101 crimes and a crime rate of 4.07 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this HP4 2EN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP4 2EN, encompassing approximately 2698 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-80.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HP4 2EN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oak Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Townsend Gate with total crimes: 2
  • New Street with total crimes: 2

BEDFORD STREET, HP4 2EN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences74.08133.33%
Anti-social behaviour12.59-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

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 behaviour54.08400.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.85-25.00%
Other theft11.110.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

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 offences43.340.00%
Public order11.480.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-83.33%

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 behaviour64.45-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.22300.00%
Vehicle crime11.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

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 behaviour85.56100.00%
Public order22.960.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.74-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.37-66.67%
Other crime10.370.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.8233.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.48200.00%
Other theft21.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74100.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%

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 behaviour32.960.00%
Other theft21.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.37-66.67%
Public order10.370.00%

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 offences33.34-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour31.1150.00%
Other theft11.110.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

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 offences73.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.59-50.00%
Theft from the person10.740.00%

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 behaviour42.96-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.48200.00%
Vehicle crime11.110.00%

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 behaviour64.82100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.22200.00%
Other theft21.11-33.33%
Public order10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.190.00%
Other theft31.110.00%
Vehicle crime31.1150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.110.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.340.00%
Vehicle crime21.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.740.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20237
September 20233
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
October 20231
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 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
August 20232

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
July 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
September 20232
August 20233

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
July 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Oak Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Townsend Gate
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. New Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sevens Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. George Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. London Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Woodlands Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1