SHRUBLANDS AVENUE, HP4 3JQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP4 3JQ

SHRUBLANDS AVENUE, HP4 3JQ, Dacorum has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.14 per 1,000 population. This HP4 3JQ 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 3JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP4 3JQ, encompassing approximately 3815 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)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HP4 3JQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ashridge Rise with total crimes: 3
  • Boxwell Road with total crimes: 2
  • The Oaks with total crimes: 1

SHRUBLANDS AVENUE, HP4 3JQ 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.14250.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.830.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-66.67%

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 theft32.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.79-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-66.67%
Burglary10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson32.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.79-62.50%
Burglary10.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-75.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.67300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.10-33.33%
Burglary11.05-50.00%
Other theft10.26-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.46500.00%
Other theft31.570.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Burglary20.52100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.52100.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

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 behaviour10.79-66.67%
Burglary10.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.26-66.67%

In February 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 behaviour32.36-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.79-25.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-75.00%
Public order10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson44.19-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.05100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.05300.00%
Other theft21.050.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-75.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson63.41500.00%
Vehicle crime41.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.05-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.520.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour31.83200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.26-50.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.570.00%
Vehicle crime20.52100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20242
June 20243
May 20248
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 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
November 20231

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20243
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 2 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
February 20241

A total of 1 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

A total of 10 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
April 20242
January 20241
December 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting 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 3JQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Ashridge Rise
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Sheldon Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lockharts Yard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Montague Road
    Total1
    Other theft1