SHRUBLANDS ROAD, HP4 3HY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP4 3HY

SHRUBLANDS ROAD, HP4 3HY, Dacorum has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.31 per 1,000 population. This HP4 3HY 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 3HY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP4 3HY, encompassing approximately 3932 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HP4 3HY Crime Hotspots

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

  • St John'S Well Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Boxwell Road with total crimes: 2
  • The Oaks with total crimes: 1

SHRUBLANDS ROAD, HP4 3HY 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 offences73.31133.33%
Shoplifting31.78200.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.8050.00%
Other theft30.76200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.76-66.67%
Burglary10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-50.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson33.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.51-80.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.83400.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.54-37.50%
Burglary11.27-50.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.34700.00%
Vehicle crime32.030.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Burglary20.51100.00%
Shoplifting20.51100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.51100.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.27-85.71%
Burglary10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.25-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.25-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.320.00%
Shoplifting31.78-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.76-25.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.34133.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.78100.00%
Shoplifting41.020.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-71.43%
Burglary10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson74.07600.00%
Vehicle crime41.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.02-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.76100.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour52.29150.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.270.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.25-66.67%
Other theft10.250.00%

In October 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 offences32.2950.00%
Vehicle crime20.76100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51100.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20243
June 20242
May 202410
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
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 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20237
November 20231

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
October 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 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 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20248
March 20241
February 20247
January 20247
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232
September 20231

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
May 20241
February 20241

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 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

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