FINCH ROAD, HP4 3LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP4 3LQ

FINCH ROAD, HP4 3LQ, Dacorum has recorded a total of 4 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.15 per 1,000 population. This HP4 3LQ 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 3LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP4 3LQ, encompassing approximately 3476 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

HP4 3LQ 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

FINCH ROAD, HP4 3LQ 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 offences21.15-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-75.00%

In August 2024, 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 behaviour43.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.1550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86100.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-50.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%

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
Burglary22.30100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.58-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.580.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.0150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.30200.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.860.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.86-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

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 behaviour32.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86-33.33%
Burglary10.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.29-66.67%

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 theft54.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.44200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.8650.00%
Burglary10.860.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime52.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.44-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

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 behaviour32.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.8650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.860.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.860.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243
March 20241
December 20235
October 20232

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 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 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 25 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

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 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
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 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 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 3LQ 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