KESTREL CLOSE, HP4 2HY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP4 2HY

KESTREL CLOSE, HP4 2HY, Dacorum has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.61 per 1,000 population. This HP4 2HY 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 2HY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP4 2HY, encompassing approximately 2891 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

HP4 2HY 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

KESTREL CLOSE, HP4 2HY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.6116.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.42500.00%
Burglary32.07200.00%
Vehicle crime31.04200.00%
Other theft21.04100.00%
Other crime10.690.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.150.00%
Burglary12.07-50.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.77-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.69100.00%
Burglary20.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-50.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.1920.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.07-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.04-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.69-50.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.57-58.33%
Violence and sexual offences51.73-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.730.00%
Burglary21.040.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour128.30140.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.150.00%
Vehicle crime22.070.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In February 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 offences66.22-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.070.00%
Vehicle crime21.730.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%
Public order10.35-75.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences76.92-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.42-16.67%
Public order41.73300.00%
Burglary21.380.00%
Other theft20.69100.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences86.57-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour62.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.070.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.19200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.11-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.04-50.00%
Other theft10.690.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson44.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.38100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.38-62.50%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.770.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 202412
February 20245
January 20245
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20246
May 20246
April 20245
March 20246
February 20246
January 20247
December 20238
November 20239
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20242

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

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

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

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HP4 2HY 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. Woodlands Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Briar Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Loring Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. St Edmunds
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Highfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Coram Close
    Total1
    Other theft1