MIDDLE ROAD, HP4 3EQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP4 3EQ

MIDDLE ROAD, HP4 3EQ, Dacorum has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.85 per 1,000 population. This HP4 3EQ 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 3EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP4 3EQ, encompassing approximately 3796 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

HP4 3EQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • St John'S Well Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Lincoln Court with total crimes: 2

MIDDLE ROAD, HP4 3EQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.85140.00%
Shoplifting73.1640.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.84-33.33%
Other theft20.53-33.33%
Other crime10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.2766.67%
Shoplifting51.32-37.50%
Other theft31.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.79-57.14%
Public order20.79100.00%
Burglary10.53-50.00%
Theft from the person10.26-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting88.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.1140.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8450.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.79-66.67%
Other theft30.790.00%
Burglary20.79100.00%
Vehicle crime20.53100.00%
Theft from the person20.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.17125.00%
Shoplifting82.37100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.11-58.33%
Other theft31.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79-50.00%
Burglary10.53-50.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour128.431100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.16300.00%
Shoplifting41.05-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.05100.00%
Other theft31.050.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting104.21-16.67%
Burglary22.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.53-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-85.71%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting127.1133.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.1640.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.84-33.33%
Other theft21.050.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting96.8550.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.3750.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.580.00%
Other theft21.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-71.43%
Burglary10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-75.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson77.3875.00%
Shoplifting61.8420.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.58-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.0533.33%
Public order21.050.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.5375.00%
Shoplifting51.84-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.0550.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting84.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.11100.00%
Vehicle crime21.05100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting83.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.110.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 20245
June 20243
May 20249
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
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 24 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
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
January 20242
December 20237
November 20234

A total of 90 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20245
June 20248
May 20248
April 20244
March 202410
February 202412
January 20249
December 20236
November 20235
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20247
May 20245
April 202412
March 20241
February 20247
January 20245
December 20235
November 20237
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 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
September 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. St John'S Well Lane
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 3. Lincoln Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Black Prince Yard
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Boxwell Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Doctor'S Commons Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. The Oaks
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Shrublands Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Eddy Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. St John'S Well Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sheldon Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Broadwater
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Lockharts Yard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Montague Road
    Total1
    Other theft1