HP4 2FS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP4 2FS

HP4 2FS, Dacorum has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.11 per 1,000 population. This HP4 2FS 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 2FS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP4 2FS, encompassing approximately 3073 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

HP4 2FS 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
  • Whitehill Court with total crimes: 3

HP4 2FS 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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.1112.50%
Anti-social behaviour72.93250.00%
Vehicle crime42.2833.33%
Burglary21.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-50.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.18166.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.60100.00%
Vehicle crime31.3050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.98-66.67%
Shoplifting10.650.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

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 behaviour65.21500.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.95-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.98100.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.580.00%
Shoplifting21.300.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-87.50%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.21-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences42.60100.00%
Vehicle crime21.30100.00%
Public order10.65-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.1680.00%
Public order32.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.98-50.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-50.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In February 2024, 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 behaviour54.8825.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.630.00%
Other theft21.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.8833.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3050.00%
Other theft20.98100.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.23-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.30-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.980.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.33-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.21600.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.2825.00%
Shoplifting21.630.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.58-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.30300.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.30-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

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 behaviour64.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.950.00%
Other theft30.980.00%
Public order10.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20248
March 20249
February 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20248
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20237
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
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 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
March 20242
January 20241
September 20231

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 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
October 20234
September 20231

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 2 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
March 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HP4 2FS 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. Whitehill Court
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Oak Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sycamore Rise
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Sevens Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Londrina Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Waterside
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Woodlands Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Highfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Cooper Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Old Mill Gardens
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. New Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Cedar Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1