EDLYN CLOSE, HP4 3PQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP4 3PQ

EDLYN CLOSE, HP4 3PQ, Dacorum has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.14 per 1,000 population. This HP4 3PQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader HP4 postcode area, which has experienced 101 crimes and a crime rate of 4.07 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this HP4 3PQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP4 3PQ, encompassing approximately 2900 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

HP4 3PQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Loxley Road with total crimes: 5
  • Cobb Road with total crimes: 2
  • Bourne Road with total crimes: 1

EDLYN CLOSE, HP4 3PQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.1460.00%
Burglary22.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-66.67%
Drugs10.340.00%

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 offences54.83-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson31.72200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.03-75.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In May 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 behaviour86.20166.67%
Violence and sexual offences72.7616.67%
Other theft12.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%
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 offences64.83200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.0750.00%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Burglary10.690.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.10-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.69-75.00%
Public order10.690.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.55300.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.76-33.33%
Burglary32.0750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.03-33.33%

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 behaviour96.55350.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.10200.00%
Other theft31.030.00%
Burglary21.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.69-50.00%

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 crime64.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.38-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.38100.00%
Other crime11.380.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.17-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.380.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69100.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour105.5242.86%
Violence and sexual offences23.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Burglary10.34-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.83-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences22.41-71.43%
Burglary20.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.100.00%
Burglary22.410.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20245
May 20247
April 20246
March 20242
February 20248
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232
August 20232
July 20237

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20248
April 20243
March 20242
February 20246
January 20249
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234
September 202310
August 20237
July 20239

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
December 20236
October 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Loxley Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. Cobb Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bourne Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Stoney Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Westfield Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Farm Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Durrants Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1