HP4 3PH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP4 3PH

HP4 3PH, Dacorum has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.45 per 1,000 population. This HP4 3PH 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 3PH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP4 3PH, encompassing approximately 2946 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HP4 3PH 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

HP4 3PH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.45-33.33%
Vehicle crime52.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.700.00%
Burglary11.70-50.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.0980.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.05-33.33%
Burglary20.68100.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Public order10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.41-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.70200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.02-88.89%
Other theft10.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.8166.67%
Anti-social behaviour93.39200.00%
Other theft23.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.68-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.09200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.0450.00%
Vehicle crime21.02100.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.72-71.43%
Other crime20.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.68-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Public order10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.45300.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.72-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson22.38-33.33%
Burglary20.680.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.79350.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.05200.00%
Other theft31.020.00%
Burglary21.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.68-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.68-83.33%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime64.41500.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.36-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.36-25.00%
Other theft11.02-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.09-66.67%
Other theft31.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68100.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour126.450.00%
Public order24.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20236
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
June 20241
May 20249
April 20243
March 20242
February 20247
January 20249
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 202312

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20249
June 20245
May 202410
April 20246
March 20242
February 20248
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
September 20232

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232
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 12 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242

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 3PH 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. The Meads
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Bulbourne Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Tresco Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Loxley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Canalside
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Farm Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Turner Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1