MARLIN CLOSE, HP4 3JX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP4 3JX

MARLIN CLOSE, HP4 3JX, Dacorum has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.25 per 1,000 population. This HP4 3JX 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 3JX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP4 3JX, encompassing approximately 2720 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

HP4 3JX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Edlyn Close with total crimes: 4
  • Ashridge Rise with total crimes: 3
  • Douglas Gardens with total crimes: 3

MARLIN CLOSE, HP4 3JX 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.25-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.570.00%
Vehicle crime31.8450.00%
Burglary11.10-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.62140.00%
Vehicle crime24.41100.00%
Burglary20.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.74-66.67%
Drugs10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.51-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.84-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4750.00%
Burglary11.100.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.3566.67%
Violence and sexual offences63.68-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.21100.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.99300.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.940.00%
Vehicle crime22.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.15100.00%
Vehicle crime22.210.00%
Other crime20.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.74-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson10.74-66.67%
Public order10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.62200.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.310.00%
Burglary31.1050.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.10-40.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.88400.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.10200.00%
Other theft31.100.00%
Burglary21.100.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime64.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.21-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.10-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.57100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.47-25.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.78-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74100.00%
Burglary10.740.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour105.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.680.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 202412
June 20245
May 20246
April 20248
March 20242
February 20249
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
December 20236
October 20232

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
June 20244
May 202410
April 20246
March 20246
February 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 202310

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

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

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20243
October 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Edlyn Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 2. Ashridge Rise
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Douglas Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Bulbourne Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Hedgehog Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Tresco Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Loxley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Farm Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Turner Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1