WOODLANDS AVENUE, HP4 2JQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP4 2JQ

WOODLANDS AVENUE, HP4 2JQ, Dacorum has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.80 per 1,000 population. This HP4 2JQ 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 2JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP4 2JQ, encompassing approximately 3069 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

HP4 2JQ 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

WOODLANDS AVENUE, HP4 2JQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.8033.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.61600.00%
Vehicle crime42.28300.00%
Burglary31.30200.00%
Other theft20.98100.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

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 offences63.91200.00%
Burglary11.95-50.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.56150.00%
Vehicle crime21.630.00%
Other theft20.65100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.65-66.67%
Burglary20.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%

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 offences64.8950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.95-71.43%
Other crime20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.54-41.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.28-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.300.00%
Drugs20.65100.00%
Public order10.65-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour128.8050.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.91-16.67%
Vehicle crime21.63-50.00%
Public order20.65100.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Other crime10.65-50.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

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 behaviour87.82100.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.61-14.29%
Vehicle crime41.950.00%
Other theft21.300.00%
Other crime20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Public order10.33-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.8475.00%
Public order42.28100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.30-20.00%
Burglary31.300.00%
Other theft20.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%

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 behaviour54.5625.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.63-63.64%
Public order21.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-50.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.86450.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.58-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.30-33.33%
Theft from the person10.650.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.98-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Public order10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.630.00%
Other theft21.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Public order10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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
March 20242
January 20243

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20247
March 202412
February 20248
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20246
June 20242
May 20246
April 20244
March 20245
February 20246
January 20247
December 20234
November 202311
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
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 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

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 2JQ 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. Woodlands Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Briar Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Loring Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. St Edmunds
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Highfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Cooper Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Old Mill Gardens
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Cedar Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Coram Close
    Total1
    Other theft1