ORCHARD AVENUE, HP4 3LG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP4 3LG

ORCHARD AVENUE, HP4 3LG, Dacorum has recorded a total of 4 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.23 per 1,000 population. This HP4 3LG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader HP4 postcode area, which has experienced 83 crimes and a crime rate of 3.34 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this HP4 3LG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP4 3LG, encompassing approximately 3262 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

HP4 3LG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ashridge Rise with total crimes: 2
  • Larch Rise with total crimes: 1
  • Douglas Gardens with total crimes: 1

ORCHARD AVENUE, HP4 3LG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.23-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.29200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.840.00%
Other crime11.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.530.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In June 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary22.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.61-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.61100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.45400.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.1550.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.310.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime21.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-66.67%
Other crime10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.1550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92-33.33%
Burglary10.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.31-50.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft53.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime42.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.23-33.33%
Burglary10.610.00%

In November 2023, 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 behaviour32.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.92200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.450.00%
Vehicle crime20.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243
March 20242
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 27 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

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
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
January 20245
November 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 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Ashridge Rise
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Larch Rise
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Douglas Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1