HP4 3AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP4 3AX

HP4 3AX, Dacorum has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.03 per 1,000 population. This HP4 3AX 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 3AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP4 3AX, encompassing approximately 2642 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HP4 3AX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stoney Close with total crimes: 2
  • South Bank Road with total crimes: 1
  • Alma Road with total crimes: 1

HP4 3AX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.030.00%
Burglary12.650.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.19-12.50%
Vehicle crime52.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.890.00%
Burglary11.51-50.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.30100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.030.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.41-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson21.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.76-87.50%
Other theft10.38-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.38-66.67%

In May 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 offences99.0880.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.4133.33%
Vehicle crime33.030.00%
Other theft31.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.140.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.5450.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.2725.00%
Burglary11.890.00%

In March 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 behaviour44.5433.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.51-63.64%
Other crime21.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.19266.67%
Burglary34.1650.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.14-40.00%
Other theft11.14-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

In January 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 behaviour55.68400.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.890.00%
Other theft31.140.00%
Burglary21.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.76-88.89%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime95.68350.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.760.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.65200.00%
Vehicle crime21.14100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.76-50.00%
Other theft10.38-66.67%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft34.160.00%
Burglary21.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20248
June 20244
May 20249
April 20245
March 20244
February 202411
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241
May 20248
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20239
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 1 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

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Stoney Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. South Bank Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Alma Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Applecroft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Westfield Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Farm Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Douglas Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1