MONTAGUE ROAD, HP4 3DY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP4 3DY

MONTAGUE ROAD, HP4 3DY, Dacorum has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.97 per 1,000 population. This HP4 3DY 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 3DY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP4 3DY, encompassing approximately 3217 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HP4 3DY Crime Hotspots

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

  • St John'S Well Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Lincoln Court with total crimes: 2
  • Black Prince Yard with total crimes: 2

MONTAGUE ROAD, HP4 3DY 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.97166.67%
Shoplifting32.49200.00%
Other theft30.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93-33.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.7350.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.93200.00%
Other theft30.930.00%
Shoplifting10.930.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft33.42200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93-50.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.31-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.31-88.89%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.22350.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.80-42.86%
Shoplifting21.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Burglary10.31-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.22250.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.180.00%
Shoplifting21.55100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.62100.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary21.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.620.00%
Shoplifting10.62-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.310.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting43.42-33.33%
Other theft31.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.930.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.31-66.67%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting64.35200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.87200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-90.91%
Vehicle crime10.31-66.67%
Public order10.310.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson116.84450.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.42-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.240.00%
Shoplifting20.93-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.62-50.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.660.00%
Other theft31.5550.00%
Shoplifting30.93200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.62-33.33%

In October 2023, 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 behaviour54.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.5550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Vehicle crime20.62100.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour52.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.550.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20243
June 20241
May 20249
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20247
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
January 20241
December 202311
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. St John'S Well Lane
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 2. Lincoln Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Black Prince Yard
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Boxwell Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Doctor'S Commons Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. The Oaks
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Police Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Lockharts Yard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Montague Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. St Edmunds
    Total1
    Other theft1