HP4 3LR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP4 3LR

HP4 3LR, Dacorum has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.60 per 1,000 population. This HP4 3LR 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 3LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP4 3LR, encompassing approximately 3332 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

HP4 3LR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Billet Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Ashridge Rise with total crimes: 2
  • Stoney Close with total crimes: 2

HP4 3LR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.60-14.29%
Shoplifting31.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.90-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-85.71%
Burglary10.300.00%

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 behaviour76.60600.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.1016.67%
Vehicle crime42.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.200.00%
Burglary10.60-66.67%
Other theft10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.20-14.29%
Burglary31.80200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.90-50.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-50.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.10-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.10300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.20-77.78%
Other theft10.60-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.9012.50%
Violence and sexual offences82.7014.29%
Other theft22.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In April 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 behaviour86.60700.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.40250.00%
Vehicle crime32.10200.00%
Other theft20.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime22.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.60-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-90.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.90-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences83.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.40-60.00%
Burglary20.60-33.33%
Public order10.600.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour169.90300.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.80400.00%
Other theft41.50300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.200.00%
Burglary31.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.90-85.71%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime75.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.20-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.200.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour84.5060.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.4033.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.20-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%

In October 2023, 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 behaviour55.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.500.00%
Other theft20.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20246
June 20247
May 20248
April 20247
March 20242
February 20248
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20237
October 20232

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20241
June 20242
May 20249
April 20248
March 20241
February 202410
January 202416
December 20234
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
October 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 22 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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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 3 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
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Billet Lane
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 2. Ashridge Rise
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Stoney Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Spring Field Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Larch Rise
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Westfield Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Farm Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Douglas Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1