GOSSOMS END, HP4 3LP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP4 3LP

GOSSOMS END, HP4 3LP, Dacorum has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.20 per 1,000 population. This HP4 3LP 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 3LP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP4 3LP, encompassing approximately 3386 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HP4 3LP 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

GOSSOMS END, HP4 3LP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.20600.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.0740.00%
Vehicle crime22.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59100.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.2566.67%
Burglary21.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-80.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-66.67%
Other theft10.300.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson54.43400.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.48-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.89-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.89100.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

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 offences64.73500.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.77-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.77-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour95.32800.00%
Other theft22.660.00%
Vehicle crime20.59100.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.48-87.50%
Other crime10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.30-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.61-52.94%
Violence and sexual offences72.3675.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.07-71.43%
Burglary10.59-66.67%
Public order10.300.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1710.93325.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.02600.00%
Other theft52.07400.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.48100.00%
Burglary31.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.89-83.33%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime64.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.77-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences21.18-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour73.5475.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

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 behaviour43.84-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.180.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour84.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

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 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20241
June 20243
May 20246
April 20249
March 20241
February 20248
January 202417
December 20234
November 20237
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20245
June 20243
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
February 20247
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20241
January 20243
September 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
January 20245
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20247
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 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 3LP 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. Beckets Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Shrublands Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Farm Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Chiltern Park Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Turner Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Eddy Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Sheldon Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1