KITSBURY ROAD, HP4 3EA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP4 3EA

KITSBURY ROAD, HP4 3EA, Dacorum has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.99 per 1,000 population. This HP4 3EA 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 3EA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP4 3EA, encompassing approximately 3808 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HP4 3EA 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

KITSBURY ROAD, HP4 3EA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.99266.67%
Shoplifting32.89200.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.6350.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.790.00%
Other theft20.53-33.33%
Burglary10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft33.15200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.53-77.78%
Robbery10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.99350.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.36-37.50%
Shoplifting21.310.00%
Burglary10.53-50.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.100.00%
Vehicle crime31.050.00%
Burglary20.790.00%
Shoplifting20.53100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary21.31100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.53-50.00%
Shoplifting10.53-75.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.4625.00%
Shoplifting41.31-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.050.00%
Other theft21.050.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting54.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.31100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.05300.00%
Other theft21.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-75.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-75.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson84.20166.67%
Vehicle crime42.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.05-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.53-50.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.050.00%
Shoplifting30.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.790.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53100.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20243
June 20242
May 20249
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20244
January 20242
December 20238
November 20233

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20245
November 20233

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20248
February 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 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
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 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
December 20231

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 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20234
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HP4 3EA 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. Shrublands Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Eddy Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. St John'S Well Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sheldon Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Lockharts Yard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Montague Road
    Total1
    Other theft1