HP4 3QF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP4 3QF

HP4 3QF, Dacorum has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.26 per 1,000 population. This HP4 3QF 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 3QF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP4 3QF, encompassing approximately 2396 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

HP4 3QF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Loxley Road with total crimes: 5
  • Herons Elm with total crimes: 3
  • The Meads with total crimes: 2

HP4 3QF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.2675.00%
Burglary32.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.25-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Public order10.830.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences45.42-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour31.67-57.14%
Vehicle crime21.25-33.33%
Shoplifting20.830.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Other theft10.42-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.1880.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.7616.67%
Vehicle crime32.920.00%
Other theft31.25200.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.5025.00%
Burglary22.090.00%
Other theft10.830.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.01100.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.50-60.00%
Other crime11.670.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.09900.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.17-25.00%
Other theft21.250.00%
Burglary20.830.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting75.84600.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.92100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.67-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-66.67%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime55.84150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.25-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.830.00%
Shoplifting10.830.00%
Public order10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.7650.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.25100.00%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Shoplifting10.830.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.76-75.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Robbery10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.42-66.67%

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 behaviour86.26166.67%
Violence and sexual offences33.34200.00%
Public order21.250.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.76200.00%
Burglary21.25-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.83-66.67%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In July 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary45.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.250.00%
Shoplifting10.830.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20247
April 20246
March 20246
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20238
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20242
February 20242
October 20232
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20244
May 20249
April 20245
March 20244
February 202410
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
August 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
January 20247
December 20231
November 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs 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 3QF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Loxley Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. Herons Elm
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 3. The Meads
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Alma Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Stoney Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Westfield Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Canalside
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Farm Place
    Total1
    Burglary1