HP4 3AH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP4 3AH

HP4 3AH, Dacorum has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.88 per 1,000 population. This HP4 3AH 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 3AH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP4 3AH, encompassing approximately 1699 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

HP4 3AH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sycamore Rise with total crimes: 3
  • Woodlands Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Briar Way with total crimes: 2

HP4 3AH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.88100.00%
Burglary22.35100.00%
Other theft21.18100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.18100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.530.00%
Burglary11.180.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Public order10.590.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime21.76100.00%
Other theft11.180.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.47100.00%
Possession of weapons12.350.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-50.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour25.29-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences21.18-33.33%
Drugs21.18100.00%
Vehicle crime11.180.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%

In March 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 behaviour66.4720.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.5350.00%
Vehicle crime11.76-50.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

In February 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 behaviour57.0625.00%
Vehicle crime22.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.18-71.43%
Other crime21.180.00%
Public order11.18-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.41250.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.12100.00%
Public order32.35200.00%
Burglary11.760.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.18-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.18-50.00%
Public order10.590.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.180.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson23.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.18-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 35 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20247
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20246
February 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20242

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HP4 3AH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sycamore Rise
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Woodlands Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Briar Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Loring Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. St Edmunds
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Coram Close
    Total1
    Other theft1