THE HAWTHORNS, HP4 3LL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP4 3LL

THE HAWTHORNS, HP4 3LL, Dacorum has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.27 per 1,000 population. This HP4 3LL 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 3LL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP4 3LL, encompassing approximately 3603 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)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HP4 3LL 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

THE HAWTHORNS, HP4 3LL 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 offences75.27133.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.940.00%
Vehicle crime31.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.2250.00%
Burglary20.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-80.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson53.61400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.39-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.83-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.44200.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.66-14.29%
Vehicle crime11.66-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.99600.00%
Vehicle crime41.94100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.11100.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

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 crime21.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-85.71%
Other crime10.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.28-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.99-36.36%
Violence and sexual offences61.9450.00%
Burglary21.66-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-50.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour117.49450.00%
Other theft53.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.39300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.11100.00%
Burglary31.110.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime73.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.94-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.3350.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.6633.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.88-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.1150.00%
Vehicle crime30.830.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour83.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

Crime by Type

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 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
December 20237
October 20233

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
June 20243
May 20246
April 20247
March 20241
February 20247
January 202411
December 20232
November 20236
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246
April 20242
March 20241
February 20246
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 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
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
January 20245
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
February 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

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 3LL 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. Shrublands Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Tresco Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Farm Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Turner Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Eddy Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Sheldon Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1