BEECH DRIVE, HP4 2JW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP4 2JW

BEECH DRIVE, HP4 2JW, Dacorum has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.92 per 1,000 population. This HP4 2JW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader HP4 postcode area, which has experienced 83 crimes and a crime rate of 3.34 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this HP4 2JW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP4 2JW, encompassing approximately 3546 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

HP4 2JW Crime Hotspots

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

  • New Street with total crimes: 3
  • Cavalier Court with total crimes: 2
  • Robin Hill with total crimes: 2

BEECH DRIVE, HP4 2JW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.9233.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.38-37.50%
Vehicle crime21.41-50.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Burglary10.28-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.4612.50%
Anti-social behaviour82.54300.00%
Vehicle crime42.2633.33%
Burglary31.13200.00%
Other theft30.85200.00%
Public order10.850.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.08166.67%
Vehicle crime32.2650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85-60.00%
Burglary10.56-50.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

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 behaviour54.51150.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.41-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Other theft20.56100.00%
Burglary20.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences84.7914.29%
Anti-social behaviour22.26-71.43%
Shoplifting20.560.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Burglary10.56-50.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.4840.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.97-50.00%
Burglary21.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56100.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Drugs20.56100.00%
Public order10.56-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour148.1855.56%
Violence and sexual offences53.95-28.57%
Vehicle crime21.41-50.00%
Public order20.56100.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Other crime10.56-50.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.6150.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.54-12.50%
Vehicle crime41.970.00%
Other theft21.13-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Public order10.56-75.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences87.33100.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.2620.00%
Public order41.69100.00%
Burglary31.130.00%
Other theft30.85200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%

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 behaviour53.6725.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.41-63.64%
Public order21.130.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

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 offences115.08450.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.10-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.13-33.33%
Theft from the person10.560.00%

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 behaviour53.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Public order10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20247
March 202414
February 20249
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
July 20248
June 20243
May 20248
April 20247
March 20245
February 20247
January 20248
December 20234
November 202311
October 20232

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
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 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 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20233

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 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. New Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Cavalier Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Robin Hill
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Victoria Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Curtis Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ravens Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Oak Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sycamore Rise
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. St Edmunds
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Sevens Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Waterside
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Woodlands Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1