CROSS OAK ROAD, HP4 3EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP4 3EJ

CROSS OAK ROAD, HP4 3EJ, Dacorum has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.95 per 1,000 population. This HP4 3EJ 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 3EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP4 3EJ, encompassing approximately 3797 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

HP4 3EJ Crime Hotspots

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

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

CROSS OAK ROAD, HP4 3EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.95250.00%
Shoplifting31.84200.00%
Other theft20.79-33.33%
Other crime10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft32.3750.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.790.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-66.67%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson33.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.79-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.79-77.78%
Other theft20.53100.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
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 offences95.27350.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.37-50.00%
Shoplifting21.320.00%
Burglary10.53-50.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.63300.00%
Other theft21.050.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Shoplifting20.53100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

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
Burglary21.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.53-60.00%
Shoplifting10.53-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.110.00%
Shoplifting41.32-20.00%
Other theft21.050.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.32100.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.11150.00%
Shoplifting51.320.00%
Other theft21.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-71.43%
Burglary10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-66.67%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson74.48133.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.84-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.79-33.33%
Public order10.530.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.48200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.7950.00%
Shoplifting30.79200.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime22.37100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In September 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 behaviour20.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20242
June 20242
May 20249
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 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 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
April 20244
March 20241
January 20242
December 20237
November 20233

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 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
October 20231

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 202410
February 20248
January 20248
December 20234
November 20236
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 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
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
October 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 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. St John'S Well Lane
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 2. Black Prince Yard
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Boxwell Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. The Oaks
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Shrublands Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Eddy Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. St John'S Well Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sheldon Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lockharts Yard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Montague Road
    Total1
    Other theft1